VUVulnerable
Nubian Ibex
Capra nubiana
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nubian_ibex
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in BOVIDAE
Threatened in Djibouti
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nubian Ibex classified as Vulnerable?
Nubian Ibex is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nubian Ibex live?
Nubian Ibex occurs in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Germany, and Israel (plus 11 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nubian Ibex?
The main threats to Nubian Ibex are 11.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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