NT Herbivore Mountains
Up to 110 kg
Weight
10–13 yrs
Lifespan
40–64 km/h
Top Speed
Central Asia, South Asia, Middle…
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 11.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 49% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Mountains
Found In: Central Asia, South Asia, Middle East
Coloration: Brown, Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 135–170 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-2
Lifespan: 10–13 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #4 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6 | Emperor Penguin | 22–45 kg | NT |
| 7 | Maned Wolf | 20–25 kg | NT |
Other Bovidae Species
The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ibex | 19–120 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| 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 |
| 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 |