AnAge entry for Capra pyrenaica

Classification (HAGRID: 02366)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Artiodactyla
                Family: Bovidae
                    Genus: Capra
Species: Capra pyrenaica
Common name: Spanish ibex

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: In the wild these animals have been estimated to live up to 16 years [0542]. One captive specimen lived 15.2 years [0671]. Further studies are needed to better estimate the maximum longevity of this species.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity: 548 days
Male sexual maturity: 1,096 days
Gestation: 165 days
Weaning
Litter size: 1.5 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight: 57,500 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0671] Richard Weigl (2005), Longevity of Mammals in Captivity; from the Living Collections of the World
[0542] Bernhard Grzimek (1990), Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 625141
Animal Diversity Web: ADW account
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