Goat-antelope subspecies native to Afghanistan and Pakistan
Kabul Markhor
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Mammalia
Order:
Artiodactyla
Family:
Bovidae
Subfamily:
Caprinae
Tribe:
Caprini
Genus:
Capra
Species:
C. falconeri
Subspecies:
C. f. megaceros
Trinomial name
Capra falconeri megaceros
Hutton, 1842
Synonyms
Capra falconeri megaceros
The Kabul markhor (Capra falconeri megaceros) is a subspecies of Markhor. This near-threatened goat-antelope is native to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Taxon identifiers
Capra falconeri megaceros
Wikidata: Q5472396
CoL: 5G7B5
ECOS: 3514
EoL: 10465139
GBIF: 4262705
ITIS: 898772
MSW: 14200775
NCBI: 373516
^Michel, S.; Rosen Michel, T. (2016) [errata version of 2015 assessment]. "Capra falconeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T3787A97218336. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T3787A82028427.en. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
range. Astor markhor or Astore markhor (C. f. falconeri) Bukharan markhor (C. f. heptneri) Kabulmarkhor (C. f. megaceros) Kashmir markhor (C. f. cashmiriensis)...
The Kabulmarkhor (Capra falconeri megaceros) is a subspecies of Markhor. This near-threatened goat-antelope is native to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Michel...
Turkmenistan. The population of the Bukharan markhor is at around 5,750 animals. Markhor Astor markhorKabulmarkhor Michel, S.; Rosen Michel, T. (2016) [errata...
Scientists differ regarding whether it is the same subspecies as the Kabulmarkhor. Michel, S.; Rosen Michel, T. (2016) [errata version of 2015 assessment]...
America E Chiltan markhor (wild goat) Capra falconeri (aegragrus) chiltanensis Chiltan Range of west-central Pakistan E Kabulmarkhor Capra falconeri megaceros...
Markhor C. falconeri (Wagner, 1839) Three subspecies C. f. falconeri (Astor markhor) C. f. heptneri (Bukharan markhor) C. f. megaceros (Kabulmarkhor)...
These include the snow leopard, Marco Polo sheep, Siberian musk deer, markhor, urial, and the Asiatic black bear. Other species of interest are the ibex...
of musical puppetry found in Afghanistan. The puppeteer manipulates a markhor marionette while simultaneously playing a dambura. Afghanistan fine art...
Alexander then dispatched part of his force through the valley of the Kabul River, while he himself advanced into Bajaur and Swat with his light troops...
traffic. The tail had a forward leaping Markhor having long screw horns, which are the features of 'Kashmiri Markhor' endemic to Pakistan only. According...
(11,200 ft) above sea level. The ecoregion supports the near-threatened Markhor (Capra falconeri chiltanensis), known as the Screw-horned goat, the national...
mountainous north hosts a variety of animals like the Marco Polo sheep, urial, markhor goat, ibex goat, Asian black bear, and Himalayan brown bear. The lack of...
is worn by the Chitral Scouts of Northern Pakistan. It is white, has a markhor insignia, and dons a peacock feather. It is considered a sign of dignity...
In the Hemis National Park in Ladakh. The region is home to musk deer, markhor, leopard cat, jungle cat, red fox, jackal, Himalayan wolf, serow, Himalayan...
National vegetable Lady Finger National animal Markhor The Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. The Markhor is the largest of the goat family and is...
invited to Afghanistan to join the meetings regarding the establishment of Kabul University. The Zabur-e-Ajam زبورِ عجم (Persian Psalms), published in 1927...
(Margarita), and Greek Margarites (compare Modern Persian morvārīd "pearl") Markhor Persian مار mār(snake)+خور khōr(eating), consuming (from khōrdan to eat...
the indigenous but endangered species of wild goat called the Sulaiman markhor (Capra falconeri jerdoni) and the wild sheep called the Urial (Ovis orientalis...