In Ethiopia hunting is the most severe threat to the dibatag, though its brown pelage coupled with the alertness and timidity of the animal serves as an efficient camouflage and makes hunting for it in dense bushes considerably difficult in comparison to other antelopes.
In Ethiopia hunting is the most severe threat to the dibatag; locals have claimed that dibatag meat is preferred due to its excellent taste. However its brown pelage and alertness and timidity make hunting for it in dense bushes considerably difficult compared to other antelopes.