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SPECIES PROFILE
Pyrenean Chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica)
Rupicapra
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Pyrenees
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
High Pyrenean slopes
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Artiodactyla
FAMILY
Bovidae
GENUS
Rupicapra
📋 Description
SIZE
70-120 cm body, 20-50 kg
COLORATION
Reddish-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Agile on steep terrain
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
High Pyrenean slopes
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Pyrenees
REPRODUCTION
1 kid per year
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Pyrenean chamois is slightly smaller than the Alpine chamois and is endemic to the Pyrenees.
2
It is a flagship species for Pyrenean conservation.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Pyrenees National Park France
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for in high Pyrenees.
