NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA 



mark on the crown, which is so characteristic of the 

 typical Steenbok, is barely discernible in the Barroe 

 specimen. 



SHARPE'S STEENBOK 



(Raphiceros sharpei) 



A LOCAL race of Sharpe's Steenbok, viz. {Raphiceros 

 sharpei colonicus) exists in Swaziland and North- 

 Eastern Transvaal. The habitat of the typical 

 species is Northern Rhodesia and Nyassaland. 



The Transvaal local race differs chiefly in being 

 larger and longer in the legs than those existing 

 north of the Zambesi. 



The red back of Sharpe's Steenbok is strongly 

 grizzled with white hairs which gives it a strong 

 resemblance to a Grysbok, and it is frequently mis- 

 taken for it in consequence. An examination of the 

 legs, however, will determine the identification, for 

 it lacks the false or lateral hoofs which are always 

 present on the Grysbok. 



Sharpe's Steenbok is partial to rocky localities and 

 open glades. 



Major Stevenson-Hamilton says it is fairly common 

 in the northern portion of the Transvaal Game 

 Reserves. 



The typical race of Sharpe's Steenbok exists north 

 of the Zambesi. 



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