Yellow-spotted rock hyrax
A species of Bush hyrax, Also known as Yellow-spotted hyrax, Yellow spotted dassie Scientific name : Heterohyrax brucei Genus : Bush hyrax
Yellow-spotted rock hyrax, A species of Bush hyrax
Also known as:
Yellow-spotted hyrax, Yellow spotted dassie
Scientific name: Heterohyrax brucei
Genus: Bush hyrax
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Description
The steppe bow tie or yellow spot (Heterohyrax brucei) is a type of cliff tie. It is the only species from the genus Heterohyrax. The shrub tie (Heterohyrax brucei antineae) and Heterohyrax brucei chapini are sometimes seen as separate species.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Yellow-spotted rock hyrax primarily feeds on herbaceous vegetation, with a preference for leaves, seeds, grasses, and fruits. Its diet also occasionally includes terrestrial invertebrates, lending it an omnivorous slant.
Appearance
Yellow-spotted rock hyrax is a small-sized mammal with a robust, compact body covered with dense, short fur. Mainly grayish with white underbelly, their fur exhibits a subtle, unique pattern of dark streaks. Special features include long, sharp claws and a almost non-existent tail. There are no significant visual differences due to age or gender, providing a uniform appearance overall.
Behavior
Yellow-spotted rock hyrax, also known as the yellow-spotted rock hyrax, resides in small, close-knit social groups, engaging in mutual grooming and vocal communication, demonstrating complex social dynamics. Yellow-spotted rock hyrax are diurnal, foraging for a vegetarian diet during daylight hours. They display prominent territorial behavior, with males often scent-marking territory using dorsal glands.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Hyrax Family
Hyraxes Genus
Bush hyrax Species
Yellow-spotted rock hyrax 
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