# Markhor (*Capra falconeri*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/markhor  
Data as of: 2026-11-11

The markhor (Capra falconeri) is a mammal in the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae, tribe Caprini and genus Capra, within the order Artiodactyla. It is a large, terrestrial and diurnal herbivore, with a representative adult body mass of 41 kg. Gestation lasts 163.1 days, with reported values from 135 to 169 days; a litter has 2 young, and sexual maturity is reached at 2.0 years. Its lifespan is given as 13 years, with values up to 19.1 years, and it is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 41 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 13 years – 19.1 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | mountain |
| Gestation | 135 days – 169 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2 |
| Age at maturity | 2.04 years |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Bovidae
- genus: Capra
- species: *Capra falconeri* (Wagner, 1839)

Synonyms: *Aegoceros falconeri*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the markhor?

The markhor is a mammal in the family Bovidae, tribe Caprini and genus Capra.

### How heavy is the markhor?

The markhor has a representative adult body mass of 41 kg, which places it in the large size class (25 to 250 kg).

### What does the markhor eat?

The markhor is a herbivore.

### Is the markhor endangered?

No. The markhor is listed as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List, which is not an IUCN threatened category.

### How long does the markhor live?

The markhor's lifespan is given as 13 years, with values up to 19.1 years reported.

### How many young does the markhor have?

The markhor has 2 young per litter, after a gestation of 163.1 days.

### Who named the markhor?

The markhor, Capra falconeri, was named by Wagner in 1839.

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