# Nubian ibex (*Capra nubiana*)

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The nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a mammal of the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae and tribe Caprini, in the order Artiodactyla. It is a large, terrestrial, diurnal herbivore with an adult body mass of 62.6 kg, and up to 75 kg reported. Gestation lasts 169 days, with 1.11 young per litter and 0.8 litters per year, and sexual maturity is reached at 2.8 years. The IUCN Red List classifies the nubian ibex as Vulnerable (VU), a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 62.6 kg – 75 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 18.9 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 22.3 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | desert, mountain |
| Gestation | 152 days – 169 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1.11 |
| Age at maturity | 2.24 years – 3.44 years |
| Litters or clutches a year | 0.8 |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Bovidae
- genus: Capra
- species: *Capra nubiana* F. Cuvier, 1825

## Common questions

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

The nubian ibex is a mammal of the family Bovidae, in the order Artiodactyla and the tribe Caprini.

### How heavy is the nubian ibex?

The nubian ibex has an adult body mass of 62.6 kg, with up to 75 kg reported, placing it in the large size class.

### What does the nubian ibex eat?

The nubian ibex is a herbivore.

### Is the nubian ibex endangered?

The nubian ibex is listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List, which is a threatened category.

### How long does the nubian ibex live?

The nubian ibex has a lifespan of 18.9 years, with up to 22.3 years reported.

### How many young does the nubian ibex have?

The nubian ibex has 1.11 young per litter and 0.8 litters per year, after a gestation period of 169 days.

### Who named the nubian ibex?

The nubian ibex, Capra nubiana, was named by F. Cuvier, 1825.

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