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Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiritragus hylocrius

  • Rare
  • IUCN EN · Endangered
  • Mammal
  • Asia

About the Nilgiri Tahr

Known to science as Nilgiritragus hylocrius, the Nilgiri Tahr is a mammal found in Asia. It lives in mountains and grasslands.

This mammal weighs about 80 kg and can live for around 15 years. At full speed it can reach 35 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 3,500 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Endangered (EN), the IUCN category for species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Nilgiritragus hylocrius
Group
Mammal
Region
Asia
Habitats
Mountain, Grassland
IUCN status
Endangered (EN)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
80 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
35 km/h
Estimated population
3,500

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Aveek Bandyopadhyay
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