Argali vs Urial
Both belong to the genus Ovis, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a argali and a urial?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Ovis, so they are close relatives.
- The argali is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List; the urial is Vulnerable.
Side by side
| Argali | Urial | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ovis ammon | Ovis vignei |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |
| Weight | 160 kg – 180 kg | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 15.9 years | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest, shrubland | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |