Southern Tree Hyrax (Dendrohyrax arboreus)

Scaled collection of drawings of Southern Tree Hyrax in front and side poses

Unlike the Eastern tree hyrax (Dendrohyrax arboreus) which is mostly found on the eastern to the western coast of mid-Africa, the Southern Tree Hyrax is endemic to the south-central side. It resembles a guinea pig with long, soft, gray-brown fur, though the underside is pale and a fringe of white hair can be visible on its ears. It is nocturnal and arboreal, with males producing extraordinary or territorial calls at night. The Southern tree hyrax is a solitary and an herbivore that prefers trees with dense foliage to give it a good cover from predators. As a result, you will find it in the tropical or subtropical dry forests, montane forests, and moist savanna.

Southern Tree Hyraxes have a total body length between 12.6”-23.6” (32-60 cm), standing height of roughly 6.3”-11.4” (16-29 cm), and body width of 4.5”-8.7” (11.5-22 cm). The typical weight of the Southern Tree Hyrax is in the range of 3.7-9.9 lb (1.7-4.5 kg). Southern Tree Hyraxes have lifespans between 10-14 years.

Details

*Under Development*

Height:
6.3”-11.4” | 16-29 cm
Width:
4.5”-8.7” | 11.5-22 cm
Depth:
Length:
12.6”-23.6” | 32-60 cm
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Weight:
3.7-9.9 lb | 1.7-4.5 kg
Area:
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Scientific Name:
Dendrohyrax arboreus
Lifespan:
10-14 years

Properties

Drawings include:

Southern Tree Hyrax side elevation, front

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You may think Hyraxes or Hyracoidea are cousins to rodents because of their small, thickset size, well-furred, and short tails. However, their close relatives are the sea cows and elephants. You can find them in the Middle East or sub-Saharan Africa huddling together or basking in the sun.

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6.3”-11.4” | 16-29 cm
4.5”-8.7” | 11.5-22 cm
12.6”-23.6” | 32-60 cm
3.7-9.9 lb | 1.7-4.5 kg
10-14 years
Southern Tree Hyrax
29.000
22.000
60.000
4.500
14.00
1850
GUIDE
3D
Southern Tree Hyrax
8.3”-10.6” | 21-27 cm
5.9”-7.9” | 15-20 cm
17.3”-22.4” | 44-57 cm
2.2-11 lb | 1-5 kg
5-14 years
Western Tree Hyrax
27.000
20.000
57.000
5.000
14.00
1850
GUIDE
3D
Western Tree Hyrax
7.9”-9.4” | 20-24 cm
5.9”-7.1” | 15-18 cm
18.5”-22” | 47-56 cm
3.7-6.6 lb | 1.7-3 kg
10-14 years
Eastern Tree Hyrax
24.000
18.000
56.000
3.000
14.00
1820
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Tree Hyrax
7.1”-12.2” | 18-31 cm
4.3”-7.5” | 11-19 cm
12.2”-21.7” | 31-55 cm
2.9-7.9 lb | 1.3-3.6 kg
10-14 years
Bush Hyrax
31.000
19.000
55.000
3.600
14.00
150
GUIDE
3D
Bush Hyrax