Subspecies in India
There are 3 to 5 subspecies recognized for this species viz. C. f. falconeri (Astor or Flare-horned Markhor), C. f. heptneri (Bukharan Markhor), C. f. megaceros (Kabul or Straight-horned Markhor), C. f. cashmiriensis (Kashmir Markhor), C. f. jerdoni (Suleiman Markhor). Out of these, cashmiriensis and jerdoni are debated for their existence (claiming that being just a population variation and not separate subspecies) or merging into one subspecies.
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).Photo Gallery and Species Biology
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).According to IUCN Red List assessment, population of this species is increasing with current population estimated to be 5754 mature individuals globally. Threats to its survival come mainly from habitat loss and fragmentation due to residential and commercial development, livestock grazing, hunting and trapping.
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Page citation
Anonymous 2024. Capra falconeri Wagner, 1839 – Markhor. In Bayani, A., R. Chakravarty, and K. Kunte (Editors) (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 1.13. Published by the Indian Foundation for Butterflies. URL: https://www.mammalsofindia.org/capra-falconeri, accessed 2024/09/19.