Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiritragus hylocrius

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The Nilgiri tahr is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India. It is the only species in the genus Nilgiritragus and is closely related to the sheep of the genus Ovis.

Fun Fact

Both sexes have curved horns, reaching up to 40 cm (16 in) for males and 30 cm (12 in) for females.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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