Nubian Ibex vs Patagonian mara

Capra nubiana compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Nubian Ibex is Vulnerable while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nubian Ibex	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Caviidae
Genus	Capra	Dolichotis
Species	Capra nubiana	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Nubian Ibex and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nubian Ibex	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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