Endemic to European Alps, the Alpine Ibex is a herbivore species inhabiting mountains, alpine habitats. Weighing 19–120 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Alpine Ibex | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 69.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 41% |
| Height | 84 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 50% |
| Avg Speed | 60 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Alpine Ibex inhabits mountains, alpine habitats. It can be found in European Alps.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Alpine Ibex is a group-based species belonging to the Bovidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Alpine Ibex is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Alpine Ibex’s weight of 19–120 kg is lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #16 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Alpine Ibex weigh?
A Alpine Ibex typically weighs 19–120 kg, which is below average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Alpine Ibex?
The Alpine Ibex is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Alpine Ibex live?
The Alpine Ibex is found in European Alps, in mountains, alpine habitats.
How does the Alpine Ibex reproduce?
The Alpine Ibex has a gestation period of 150 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026