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(Alpen-)Gämse

Rupicapra rupicapra

Least Concern

About

The Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a species in the genus Rupicapra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, and New Zealand.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)

Species

Rupicapra rupicapra ((Alpen-)Gämse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gamuza

French Chamois

German (Alpen-)Gämse

Russian северная серна (severnaya serna)

Turkish Çengel boynuzlu dağ keçisi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of (Alpen-)Gämse?

The scientific name of (Alpen-)Gämse is Rupicapra rupicapra. It belongs to the genus Rupicapra.

What is the conservation status of (Alpen-)Gämse?

(Alpen-)Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does (Alpen-)Gämse live?

(Alpen-)Gämse is found in Distributed across Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, and New Zealand.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, New Zealand.

What family does (Alpen-)Gämse belong to?

(Alpen-)Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) belongs to the genus Rupicapra, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

Is (Alpen-)Gämse endangered?

No, (Alpen-)Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does (Alpen-)Gämse belong to?

(Alpen-)Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of (Alpen-)Gämse?

The closest relatives of (Alpen-)Gämse in the genus Rupicapra include Pyrenäengämse.