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domestic goat
Capra hircus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="domestic-goat"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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Australia
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Belgium
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Chile
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China
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Artiodactyla
(Even-toed Ungulates)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Capra
Species
Capra hircus
(domestic goat)
Names in Other Languages
German
Hausziege
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of domestic goat?
The scientific name of domestic goat is Capra hircus. It belongs to the genus Capra.
Where does domestic goat live?
domestic goat is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chile, China.
What family does domestic goat belong to?
domestic goat (Capra hircus) belongs to the genus Capra, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does domestic goat belong to?
domestic goat (Capra hircus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of domestic goat?
The closest relatives of domestic goat in the genus Capra include Alpine ibex, Markhor, Nubian Ibex, Siberian Ibex, Spanish Ibex.
Genus Capra — 8 Species
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