Markhor

Capra falconeri

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The markhor is a large wild Capra species native to the mountain regions at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, including the Karakoram and Himalayas. It occurs in parts of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It has been listed on the IUCN Red List as Near Threatened since 2015.

Fun Fact

Markhor, Pakistan's national animal, have corkscrew-shaped horns that can reach 1.6 metres (5 ft) in length, and their name may derive from Persian words meaning 'snake-eater,' though they are herbivores.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Mountain forests and scrublands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

10-13 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Deforestation
Illegal Wildlife Trade

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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