Alpine ibex vs Weka

Capra ibex compared with Gallirallus australis

Key Differences

• Alpine ibex is Least Concern while Weka is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine ibex	Weka
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Rallidae
Genus	Capra	Gallirallus
Species	Capra ibex	Gallirallus australis

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine ibex and Weka share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine ibex

LC — Least Concern

Weka

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine ibex	Weka
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).

Weka

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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).