🌿Native Nature

East Caucasian Tur

Capra cylindricornis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Capra

About

The East Caucasian tur or Daghestan tur (Capra caucasica cylindricornis) is a mountain-dwelling caprine found only in the eastern half of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. The East Caucasian tur lives in rough mountainous terrain, where it eats mainly grasses and leaves and is preyed upon by wolves and lynxes. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the West Caucasian tur, and sometimes as a full species in its own right. The species is listed as Near...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of East Caucasian Tur?
The scientific name of East Caucasian Tur is Capra cylindricornis.
What kingdom does East Caucasian Tur belong to?
East Caucasian Tur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does East Caucasian Tur belong to?
East Caucasian Tur belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does East Caucasian Tur belong to?
East Caucasian Tur belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does East Caucasian Tur belong to?
East Caucasian Tur belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does East Caucasian Tur belong to?
East Caucasian Tur belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does East Caucasian Tur belong to?
East Caucasian Tur belongs to the genus Capra.