What is the scientific classification of a Markhor?
The scientific classification of a markhor, known as the Astor markhor or Capra falconeri falconeri, is as follows:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Caprinae
Genus: Capra
Species: C. falconeri
Subspecies: C. f. falconeri (Astor markhor)
note that markhors have several subspecies, and the classification provided above specifically refers to the Astor markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri). Other subspecies of markhors include the Kashmir markhor (Capra falconeri cashmiriensis), Kabul markhor (Capra falconeri megaceros), and Bukharan markhor (Capra falconeri heptneri), among others.