How to Identify Procaviidae
Procaviidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hyracoidea, class Mammalia. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Procaviidae Species
Heterohyrax brucei (Gray, 1868)
Heterohyrax brucei (Gray, 1868)
Heterohyrax brucei, the bush hyrax, is an African hyrax adapted to rocky habitat…
Procavia capensis (Pallas, 1766)
Procavia capensis (Pallas, 1766)
Procavia capensis, the rock hyrax, is a small afrotherian mammal with a wide ran…
Dendrohyrax arboreus (A.Smith, 1827)
Dendrohyrax arboreus (A.Smith, 1827)
Dendrohyrax arboreus, the southern tree hyrax, is a small furry mammal found acr…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Procaviidae?
Procaviidae animals belong to the Hyracoidea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Procaviidae?
Procaviidae is classified in the order Hyracoidea, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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