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chamois

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

Species

Rupicapra rupicapra (chamois)

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 chamois?

The scientific name of chamois is Rupicapra rupicapra. It belongs to the genus Rupicapra.

What is the conservation status of chamois?

chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does chamois live?

chamois is found in Distributed across Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, and New Zealand.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, New Zealand.

What family does chamois belong to?

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

Is chamois endangered?

No, chamois (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 chamois belong to?

chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of chamois?

The closest relatives of chamois in the genus Rupicapra include Pyrenean Chamois.