Alpine ibex vs

Capra ibex compared with Asteromphalus hookeri

Key Differences

  • Alpine ibex is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine ibex
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Asterolamprales (Asterolamprales)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Asterolampraceae
Genus Capra Asteromphalus
Species Capra ibex Asteromphalus hookeri

Conservation Status

Alpine ibex

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine ibex
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Mexico), and South America (Argentina).

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Alpine ibex

The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is a species in the genus Capra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Mexico), and South America (Argentina).

Asteromphalus hookeri is a species in the genus Asteromphalus. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

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