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Pyrenean Chamois

Rupicapra pyrenaica

Taxonomy

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

About

The Pyrenean chamois (French: izard or isard, Spanish: rebeco or gamuza, Catalan: isard, Italian: camoscio, Aragonese: sarrio or chizardo), Rupicapra pyrenaica, is a goat antelope that lives in the Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains and Apennine Mountains. It is one of the two species of the genus Rupicapra, the other being the Chamois, Rupicapra rupicapra. It is in the Caprinae subfamily of bovids, along with sheep and goats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pyrenean Chamois?
The scientific name of Pyrenean Chamois is Rupicapra pyrenaica.
What is the conservation status of Pyrenean Chamois?
The Pyrenean Chamois has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pyrenean Chamois belong to?
Pyrenean Chamois belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pyrenean Chamois belong to?
Pyrenean Chamois belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pyrenean Chamois belong to?
Pyrenean Chamois belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Pyrenean Chamois belong to?
Pyrenean Chamois belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Pyrenean Chamois belong to?
Pyrenean Chamois belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Pyrenean Chamois belong to?
Pyrenean Chamois belongs to the genus Rupicapra.