Capra hircus
Dwarf Goat
Today, because it has been domesticated, the Dwarf Goat can easily be found in many places around the world.
Facts
- Family Bovidae
- Shoulder Height 50cm
- Weight 27 to 39kg the male and 24 to 34kg the female
- Lifespan 15 to 19 years
- Diet Grasses and shrubs
IUCN Red List Status
Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct
For more info on classifications status visit:
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Morphology
The Dwarf Goat has a smooth coat that can vary in color, black, white, red or brown. In addition to its color it can also vary in its pattern: solid color, spots, stripes or shades.
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Reproduction
This small mammal usually has 1 to 3 young and the gestation period lasts 5 months.
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Habitat
Originally from Central Africa, the Dwarf Goat can be found in the wild in the Alps, Pyrenees, Pakistan, and Sudan.
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