Alpine Ibex

LC Herbivore Mountains, Alpine
19–120 kg
Weight
15–20 yrs
Lifespan
56–64 km/h
Top Speed
European Alps
Found In

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.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

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
Lifespan 17.5 yrs 22.5 yrs ↓ 22%
Weight (kg)69.5avg 117.3Speed (km/h)60avg 40Lifespan (yrs)17.5avg 22.5

Endemic to European Alps

Habitat: Mountains, Alpine
Found In: European Alps
Coloration: Brown

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Group-based.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 150 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 15–20 years

Population & Outlook

LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species

Ranked #16 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
14 Burmese Python Up to 90 kg LC
15 Wild Boar 30–120 kg LC
16 Alpine Ibex 19–120 kg LC
17 Red Kangaroo 18–95 kg LC
18 Pronghorn 40–70 kg LC
19 Spotted Hyena 44–64 kg LC

Other Bovidae Species

The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
American Bison 318–1000 kg Herbivore NT
Arabian Oryx 65–90 kg Herbivore VU
Gaur 600–1300 kg Herbivore VU
Gerenuk 28–52 kg Herbivore NT
Markhor Up to 110 kg Herbivore NT
Saola Up to 100 kg Herbivore CR
Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg Herbivore LC
Wildebeest 200–390 kg Herbivore LC
Yak 500–1200 kg Herbivore LC

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