Found in mountains habitats across Central Asia, South Asia, Middle East, the Markhor is a herbivore member of the Bovidae family. Weighing Up to 110 kg, it is near the global average among herbivore mammals. Conservation status: Near Threatened.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Markhor | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 110 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 6% |
| Height | 115 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 52 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 30% |
| Avg Speed | 52 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Markhor inhabits mountains habitats. It can be found in Central Asia, South Asia, Middle East.
Typical coloring: Brown, Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Markhor is a solitary species belonging to the Bovidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NT The Markhor is classified as Near Threatened. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Markhor’s weight of Up to 110 kg is comparable to the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #4 of 14 Near Threatened species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | NT |
| 2 | Narwhal | Up to 1600 kg | NT |
| 3 | American Bison | 318–1000 kg | NT |
| 4 | Markhor | Up to 110 kg | NT |
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
Related Species
How much does a Markhor weigh?
A Markhor typically weighs Up to 110 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Markhor?
The Markhor is classified as “Near Threatened”. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Markhor live?
The Markhor is found in Central Asia, South Asia, Middle East, in mountains habitats.
How does the Markhor reproduce?
The Markhor has a gestation period of 135–170 days and typically produces 1-2 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026