Siberian Ibex
Capra sibirica
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 343
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇳 Mongolia
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
Description
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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Siberian ibex”.