Himalayan Takin
Budorcas taxicolor
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Himalayan Takin
The takin (/ˈtɑːkɪn/; Budorcas taxicolor; Tibetan: ར་རྒྱ་, Wylie: ra rgya), also called cattle chamois or gnu goat, is a goat-antelope found in the eastern Himalayas. The four subspecies are: B. t. taxicolor, the Mishmi takin; B. t. bedfordi, the Shaanxi takin or golden takin; B. t. tibetana, the Tibetan or Sichuan takin; and B. t. whitei, the Bhutan takin. Whilst the takin has in the past been placed together with the muskox in the tribe Ovibovini, more...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Himalayan Takin?
The scientific name of the Himalayan Takin is Budorcas taxicolor.
Is the Himalayan Takin endangered?
The Himalayan Takin is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Himalayan Takin sightings have been recorded?
107 observations of the Himalayan Takin have been recorded on iNaturalist.
