Siberian ibex
Capra sibirica (Pallas, 1776)
The siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), also called the Asiatic ibex or Himalayan ibex, 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 130 kg, and its recorded habitat is shrubland.
Quick facts about the siberian ibex
Gestation lasts 170.4 days, litters average 1.18 young, and sexual maturity is reached at 3.2 years. The IUCN Red List classes the siberian ibex as Near Threatened in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.
- Weight
- 35 kg – 130 kgsrc for Weight
- Length
- Not recorded
- Lifespan
- 20.9 yearssrc for Lifespan
- Diet
- Herbivoresrc for Diet
- Longest recorded lifespan
- 22.3 years
- Main food
- Not recorded
- Habitat
- shrublandsrc for Habitat
- Gestation
- 155 days – 179 dayssrc for Gestation
- Young per litter or clutch
- 1.18src for Young per litter or clutch
- Age at maturity
- 2.18 years – 4.22 yearssrc for Age at maturity
- Litters or clutches a year
- 0.8src for Litters or clutches a year
- Active
- By day (diurnal)src for Active
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrialsrc for Lifestyle
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened (IUCN)src for Conservation status
- Countries on record
- Not recorded
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Where does the siberian ibex live?
Not recorded
What is the siberian ibex?
The Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), also known by regional names including Altai ibex, Asian ibex, Central Asian ibex, Gobi ibex, Himalayan ibex, Mongolian ibex, and Tian Shan ibex, is a polytypic species of ibex, a wild relative of goats and sheep. It lives in Central Asia, and is, by far, the most widely distributed species in the genus Capra. In terms of population stability, Siberian ibex are currently ranked as near
threatened. Low densities (in most areas) and overall decline; still, reliable data is minimal and difficult to come by, in addition to the animals' expansive natural range, so accurate observations are still scant. The Siberian ibex has formerly been treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Alpine ibex, and whether or not it is a single species or a complex of distinct units that stand out as genetically-distinct (at species level) is still not entirely clear. The Siberian ibex is the longest and heaviest member of the genus Capra, though its shoulder height is slightly surpassed by the markhor.
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Is the siberian ibex endangered?
The siberian ibex is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List: it is close to qualifying as threatened.
- LCLeast Concern
- NTNear Threatened
- VUVulnerable
- ENEndangered
- CRCritically Endangered
- EWExtinct in the Wild
- EXExtinct
Category via Wikidata (CC0). Find the full assessment on the IUCN Red List. See all Near Threatened species.
How is the siberian ibex classified?
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classMammalia
- orderArtiodactyla
- familyBovidae
- genusCapra
- SpeciesCapra sibirica (Pallas, 1776)
Synonyms Aegoceros skyn, Capra altaiana, Capra himalayanus, Capra pallasii, Capra sibirica formozovi, Capra sibirica typica, Capra sibrica, Ibex sibiricus
Other names and names in other languages (36)
- Asiatic ibexEnglish
- Asiatic ibexEnglish
- Himalayan ibexEnglish
- Himalayan ibexEnglish
- Siberiese SteenbokAfrikaans
- وعل سيبيريArabic
- وعل الهيمالاياArabic
- mueyu siberianuAsturian
- kozorožec sibiřskýCzech
- Sibirisk stenbukDanish
- Asiatischer SteinbockGerman
- Sibirischer SteinbockGerman
- Αίγα ΣιβηρίαςGreek
- Íbice asiáticoSpanish
- Íbice SiberianoSpanish
- Siberi kaljukitsEstonian
- siperianvuohiFinnish
- Bouquetin de SibérieFrench
- szibériai kőszáli kecskeHungarian
- Stambecco siberianoItalian
- シベリアアイベックスJapanese
- ТаутекеKazakh
- 시베리아아이벡스Korean
- Yangir YamaaMongolian
- SibirsteinbukkNorwegian Bokmål
- Siberische SteenbokDutch
- koziorożec syberyjskiPolish
- Íbex-siberianoPortuguese
- Сибирский горный козёлRussian
- Сибирский (Азиатский) козерог or горный козел (Sibirskii (Aziatskii) Kozyerog or Gornii Kosyel)Russian
- Sibirisk stenbockSwedish
- Sibirya KeçisiTurkish
- Козел сибірськийUkrainian
- 北山羊Chinese
- 西伯利亞羱羊Chinese
- BeishanyangChinese
Relatives of the siberian ibex
Other species in the same genus Capra.
Wild goat
Capra aegagrus
Alpine ibex
Capra ibex
Markhor
Capra falconeri
Nubian ibex
Capra nubiana
Iberian ibex
Capra pyrenaica
West Caucasian tur
Capra caucasica
CompareSiberian ibex vs Wild goatSiberian ibex vs Alpine ibexSiberian ibex vs MarkhorSiberian ibex vs Nubian ibex
Common questions
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What kind of animal is the siberian ibex?
The siberian ibex is a mammal in the family Bovidae and the genus Capra. It belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
How heavy is the siberian ibex?
An adult Siberian ibex has a body mass of 130 kg, which places it in the large size class.
What does the siberian ibex eat?
The siberian ibex is a herbivore.
What habitat does the siberian ibex live in?
The siberian ibex is recorded in shrubland habitat, where it lives a terrestrial, diurnal life.
Is the siberian ibex endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List classes it as Near Threatened in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.
How long does the siberian ibex live?
The siberian ibex has a lifespan of 20.9 years, with values up to 22.3 years reported.
How many young does the siberian ibex have?
Litters average 1.18 young, up to 1.2, with 0.8 litters per year. Gestation lasts 170.4 days.
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