Kouprey

Bos sauveli

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The kouprey, also known as the forest ox and grey ox, is a possibly extinct species of forest-dwelling wild bovine native to Southeast Asia. It was first scientifically described in 1937. The name kouprey is derived from the Khmer language and means "forest ox". The kouprey was defined as the national mammal of Cambodia in 2005.

Fun Fact

The horns of bulls reach up to 810 mm (32 in), and those of cows up to 410 mm (16 in).

Quick Facts

Habitat

The primary habitat of the kouprey is described as a mix of open grassland and dense open canopy forests featuring grassy glades

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

20 years

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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