Gilboa Iris vs Markhor

Iris haynei compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Gilboa Iris is Vulnerable while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gilboa Iris	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Iris	Capra
Species	Iris haynei	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Gilboa Iris and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gilboa Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gilboa Iris	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gilboa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.