8,498 observationsLeast Concern
Mountain Goat
Oreamnos americanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Artiodactyla βΊFamily: Bovidae βΊGenus: Oreamnos
About
The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large hoofed mammal endemic to North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mountain Goat is Oreamnos americanus.
- Mountain Goat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mountain Goat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mountain Goat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Mountain Goat belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Mountain Goat belongs to the family Bovidae.
- Mountain Goat belongs to the genus Oreamnos.