Pyrenean chamois
In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Pyrenean chamois and all the implications it has on our current society. From its impact on popular culture to its relevance in everyday life, Pyrenean chamois has played a crucial role in various areas of our lives. Additionally, we will examine the evolution of Pyrenean chamois over time and how it has influenced our perceptions and actions. Through comprehensive analysis, we will unravel the mysteries and complexities surrounding Pyrenean chamois, providing deep and insightful insight into this topic of universal relevance.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | Bovidae |
| Subfamily: | Caprinae |
| Tribe: | Caprini |
| Genus: | Rupicapra |
| Species: | R. pyrenaica
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| Rupicapra pyrenaica (Bonaparte, 1845)
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| Distribution of Pyrenean chamois | |
The Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica) is a goat-antelope that lives in the Pyrenees and Cantabrian Mountains of Spain, France and Andorra, and the Apennine Mountains of central Italy. It is one of the two species of the genus Rupicapra, the other being the chamois, Rupicapra rupicapra.[1]
Names
- Aragonese: sarrio, chizardo
- Asturian: robecu/robezu
- Basque: pirinioetako sarrioa
- Catalan: isard
- French: izard/isard
- Galician: rebezo
- Italian: camoscio dei Pirenei, camoscio appenninico
- Occitan: isard, sarri
- Spanish: rebeco, gamuza
Subspecies
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R. p. pyrenaica (Pyrenean chamois) | Andorra, France and Spain |
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R. p. parva (Cantabrian chamois) | Spain |
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R. p. ornata (Abruzzo chamois) | Central and southern Italy |
Description
Up to 80 cm tall, its summer coat is a ruddy brown; in winter, it is black or brown, with darker patches around the eyes. Both males and females have backward-hooked horns up to 20 cm in length. They browse on grass, lichens and buds of trees. Sure-footed and agile, they are found on any elevation up to 3000 m.
Conservation
Like other species of chamois, it was hunted almost to extinction, especially in the 1940s, for the production of chamois leather. The population has since recovered, and in 2022 was estimated to be about 50,000 mature individuals.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c Herrero, J.; Lovari, S.; Nores, C.; Toigo, C. (2022). "Rupicapra pyrenaica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T19771A217715455. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T19771A217715455.en. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Pérez-Barbería, F. J., García-González, R. (2004). "Rebeco – Rupicapra pyrenaica." Enciclopedia Virtual de los Vertebrados Españoles. Carrascal, L. M., Salvador, A. (Eds.). Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales. Madrid, Spain.
- Haack, M. 2002. Rupicapra pyrenaica. Animal Diversity Web. Accessed February 20, 2006.
- Pérez, T., Albornoz, J. & Domínguez, A. (2002). Phylogeography of chamois (Rupicapra spp.) inferred from microsatellites. Mol Phylogenet Evol. 25, 524–534.