# Iberian ibex (*Capra pyrenaica*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), also called the Spanish ibex, Pyrenean ibex or Iberian wild goat, is a mammal in the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae and tribe Caprini. It is a large, terrestrial and diurnal herbivore, with an adult body mass of 50 kg and up to 60.9 kg reported. The IUCN Red List assesses the iberian ibex as Least Concern globally, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 50 kg – 60.9 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 16 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Gestation | 150 days – 167 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1.5 |
| 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 pyrenaica* Schinz, 1838

Synonyms: *Capra pyrenaica cabrerae*, *Capra pyrenaica nowaki*

## Common questions

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

The iberian ibex is a mammal in the family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla, and belongs to the genus Capra and tribe Caprini.

### How heavy is the iberian ibex?

An adult Iberian ibex weighs 50 kg, and our sources report weights up to 60.9 kg.

### What does the iberian ibex eat?

The iberian ibex is a herbivore.

### Is the iberian ibex endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List assesses it as Least Concern globally, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does the iberian ibex live?

The iberian ibex has a lifespan of 16 years.

### Who named the iberian ibex?

The iberian ibex, Capra pyrenaica, was named by Schinz, 1838.

## Sources

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