Markhor
Capra falconeri
NT
Near Threatened
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Markhor
The markhor /ˈmɑːrkɔːr/ (Capra falconeri; Pashto: مرغومی marǧūmi; Persian/Urdu: مارخور), also known as the screw horn goat, is a large species of wild goat that is found in northeastern Afghanistan, northern and central Pakistan, Kashmir in northern India, southern Tajikistan, southern Uzbekistan and in the Himalayas.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Markhor?
The scientific name of the Markhor is Capra falconeri.
Is the Markhor endangered?
The Markhor is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Markhor sightings have been recorded?
111 observations of the Markhor have been recorded on iNaturalist.
111
observations on iNaturalist
