The Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), also known using regionalized names including Altai ibex, Asian ibex, Central Asian ibex, Gobi ibex, Himalayan ibex, Mongolian ibex or Tian Shan ibex, [2] is a polytypic species of ibex, a wild relative of goats and sheep.

The Asian ibex also known as the Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica) is a wild goat inhabiting long mountain systems in central Asian deserts and the northwestern Himalayas. The animal is 80–100 cm high at shoulder, and weighs an average 60 kg.

Widely distributed in Central and South Asia, the Asiatic ibex is one of the largest mountain goat species. They are recognised by their heavy built bodies and long and impressive horns that grow larger with age. The Asiatic ibex live in small herds varying in size but can form larger herds during the breeding season (rut).

The Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica ), also known as the Altai ibex, Central Asia (n) ibex, Gobi ibex, Himalayan ibex, Mongolian ibex or Tian Shan ibex, is a species of ibex that lives in central Asia.

Jun 1, 2022 · Asiatic ibex forages around 140 plant species, comprising grasses, sedges, forbs, shrubs (such as gooseberries), and tree barks, in a range of precipitous habitats, such as canyons, rocky outcrops on low mountains, and foothills to …

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Sighting beautiful Asiatic ibex “I was fortunate to get a fleeting glimpse of the beatific Asiatic ibex (Capra ibex sibrica) on my trek to spot the snow leopard in Ladakh, it being the preferred prey of the snow leopard (Uncia uncia) .”

Mar 25, 2022 · The Asiatic ibex (Capra sibirica), the largest member of the genus Capra, is widely distributed in Central and South Asia. It is a primitive ibex species of the family Bovidae that is distinct...

May 10, 2022 · All you need to know about Asiatic ibex, the largest wild goat in the world, which can negotiate steep, rocky slopes with ease

Feb 18, 2025 · Capra sibirica Pallas, 1776 – Asiatic Ibex. In Bayani, A., R. Chakravarty, and K. Kunte (Editors) (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 1.13. Published by the Indian Foundation for Butterflies. URL: https://www.mammalsofindia.org/capra-sibirica, accessed 2025/02/18.