Grey Rhebok (Pelea capreolus)

Grey Rhebok, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The grey rhebok (Pelea capreolus), locally known as the vaalribbok in Afrikaans, is a species of antelope native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The specific name capreolus is Latin for 'little goat'.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Grey Rhebok being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Redunca fulvorufula
Oreotragus oreotragus
Redunca arundinum
Hippocamelus antisensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Genus: Pelea
Species: Pelea capreolus

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