Markhor
Capra falconeri
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="markhor"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Artiodactyla
(Paarhufer)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Capra
Species
Capra falconeri
(Markhor)
Names in Other Languages
German
Markhor
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Near Threatened
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Not Evaluated
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Iberiensteinbock
Capra pyrenaica
Least Concern
Nubischer Steinbock
Capra nubiana
Vulnerable
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Waliasteinbock
Capra walie
Vulnerable
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Westkaukasischer Steinbock
Capra caucasica
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Markhor?
The scientific name of Markhor is Capra falconeri. It belongs to the genus Capra.
What is the conservation status of Markhor?
Markhor (Capra falconeri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Markhor live?
Markhor is found in Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Russia.
What family does Markhor belong to?
Markhor (Capra falconeri) belongs to the genus Capra, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does Markhor belong to?
Markhor (Capra falconeri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Markhor?
The closest relatives of Markhor in the genus Capra include Alpensteinbock, Asiatischer Steinbock, Hausziege, Iberiensteinbock, Nubischer Steinbock.
Genus Capra — 8 Species
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