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Cantabrian Chamois

Cantabrian Chamois

Spain
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, plant shoots, grasses, and wild berries

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding. The mating season of the Cantabrian Chamois occurs in November-December; births occur in May-June after gestation of 165 - 175 days. Females attain sexual maturity at three years of age. Fertility declines significantly after the age of eleven. Females give birth to a single young in cliffs and steep terrain. They remain segregated until the young are old enough to follow, and then they graze in subalpine meadows, but usually close to steep escape terrain.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Cantabrian Chamois is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, plant shoots, grasses, and wild berries. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Cantabrian Chamois.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeSpain
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Mountain
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificRupicapra parva
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyBovidae