# Wild goat (*Capra aegagrus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The wild goat (Capra aegagrus), also called the bezoar, bezoar goat, Persian ibex or Persian wild goat, is a mammal of the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae and tribe Caprini. It belongs to the order Artiodactyla and the genus Capra, and its scientific name was given by Erxleben, 1777. The IUCN Red List classifies the wild goat as Near Threatened in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category. Gestation lasts 155 days, with reported values from 150 to 160 days, and a litter has from 1 to 2 young.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest, rocky, shrubland |
| Gestation | 150 days – 160 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1 – 2 |
| 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 aegagrus* Erxleben, 1777

Synonyms: *Capra hircus aegagrus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the wild goat?

The wild goat is a mammal in the family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla, placed in the tribe Caprini and genus Capra.

### What is the scientific name of the wild goat and who named it?

The wild goat's scientific name is Capra aegagrus, with the authority Erxleben, 1777.

### Is the wild goat endangered?

No, the wild goat is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

### How long is the wild goat's gestation period?

The wild goat's gestation period is 155 days, with reported values from 150 to 160 days.

### How many young does a wild goat have?

A wild goat has from 1 to 2 young per litter.

### What are other names for the wild goat?

The wild goat is also called the bezoar, bezoar goat, Persian ibex and Persian wild goat.

### Is the wild goat extinct?

No, the wild goat is a living species according to the Catalogue of Life.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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