The rock hyrax (P. capensis) is currently the only extant species belonging to this genus, though other species were recognized in the past, including P. habessinica and P. ruficeps, both now relegated to subspecific rank.
As of now, the rock hyrax (P. capensis) stands as the only surviving member of its genus, whereas formerly recognized species, such as P. habessinica and P. ruficeps, have been reclassified under a different taxonomic rank.