# Alpine ibex (*Capra ibex*)

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The alpine ibex (Capra ibex), also called the Ibex, is a mammal in the family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla, tribe Caprini and genus Capra. It is a large, terrestrial, diurnal herbivore with a representative adult body mass of 85 kg. Gestation lasts 169 days, with reported values from 164 to 170 days, and sexual maturity is reached at 2.8 years. The alpine ibex is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category, and its lifespan is given as 20.9 years, up to 22.3 years.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 75 kg – 85.2 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 20.9 years – 22.3 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | mountain |
| Gestation | 164 days – 170 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1.18 |
| Age at maturity | 2.24 years – 3.44 years |
| Litters or clutches a year | 0.8 |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Bovidae
- genus: Capra
- species: *Capra ibex* Linnaeus, 1758

## Common questions

### How heavy is an alpine ibex?

The alpine ibex has a representative adult body mass of 85 kg. The lowest value reported by our sources is 75 kg.

### What does the alpine ibex eat?

The alpine ibex is a herbivore.

### Is the alpine ibex endangered?

No. The alpine ibex is listed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does an alpine ibex live?

The alpine ibex has a lifespan of 20.9 years, with values up to 22.3 years reported by our sources.

### How long is the alpine ibex gestation period?

Gestation in the alpine ibex lasts 169 days, with reported values from 164 to 170 days.

### When does the alpine ibex reach sexual maturity?

The alpine ibex reaches sexual maturity at 2.8 years, with reported values from 2.2 to 3.4 years.

### What kind of animal is the alpine ibex?

The alpine ibex is a mammal in the family Bovidae and order Artiodactyla. It is a large, terrestrial, diurnal herbivore.

### Who named the alpine ibex?

The alpine ibex, Capra ibex, was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

## Sources

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