Question

What is the scientific classification of a Markhor?

Answer 1

Markhor belongs to the scientific classification Capra falconeri. It is a species of wild goat that is native to Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. They are known for their impressive spiral horns.

Answer 2

The scientific classification of a Markhor is as follows:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Bovidae

Subfamily: Caprinae

Genus: Capra

Species: C. falconeri

Answer 3

The scientific classification of a Markhor is as follows:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Bovidae

Genus: Capra

Species: C. falconeri

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

The Markhor, scientifically known as Capra falconeri, belongs to the following taxonomic classification:

- Kingdom: Animalia

- Phylum: Chordata

- Class: Mammalia

- Order: Artiodactyla

- Family: Bovidae

- Subfamily: Caprinae

- Genus: Capra

- Species: Capra falconeri

Within this species, there are several subspecies, each adapted to different regions in the mountainous areas of Central and South Asia. These subspecies may have further classification, which recognizes their distinct geographic distributions and adaptations.