Vogelgat lies essentially within Acocks Veld Type 69, namely Macchia or according to Low and Rebelo (1996) classified as Mountain Fynbos No. 64.
The fauna of the reserve has not been studied in detail.
The following studies are available.
Birds
(See Bird Check List)
About 110 bird species have been recorded within the reserve
The following species have been designated a status according to the South African Red Data Book – Birds, (1984) by Brooke.
RARE
Booted Eagle, (Hieraaetus pennatus)
Forest Buzzard, (Buteo oreophilus)
Black Harrier, (Circus maurus)
Peregrine Falcon, (Falco peregrinus)
Victorin’s Warbler, (Bradypterus victorini)
INTERMEDIATE
House Martin, (Delichon urbica)
Of extreme interest is the resident breeding pair of Black Eagles, (Aquila verreauxii)
Mammals
(See Mammals Check List)
Vogelgat and Maanschynskop Nature Reserves. Musson (1988), Cook, (1989).
(See Appendix II) 45 species are recorded, of these the African wild cat, (Felis lybica) and the Honey Badger, (Mellivora capensis) is considered VULNERABLE,
according to Smithers (1986), South African Red Data Book – Terrestrial Mammals.
The Aardwolf, (Proteles cristatus) , the Striped weasel, (Poecilogale albinucha) and the Leopard (Panthera pardus) are considered RARE.
Amphibians
(See Amphibians Check List)
15 species of Amphibians have been recorded.
Reptiles
(See Reptiles Check List)
Dragonflies
(See Invertebrate Check List)
Spiders
(See Invertebrate Check List)
Leppan (1992)
Butterflies
(See Invertebrate Check List)
Fish
Species collected – Galaxias zebratus