# Siberian ibex (*Capra sibirica*)

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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. 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.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 35 kg – 130 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 20.9 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 22.3 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | shrubland |
| Gestation | 155 days – 179 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1.18 |
| Age at maturity | 2.18 years – 4.22 years |
| Litters or clutches a year | 0.8 |
| 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 sibirica* (Pallas, 1776)

Synonyms: *Aegoceros skyn*, *Capra altaiana*, *Capra himalayanus*, *Capra pallasii*, *Capra sibirica formozovi*, *Capra sibirica typica*, *Capra sibrica*, *Ibex sibiricus*

## Common questions

### 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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