VUVulnerable
Walia Ibex
Capra walie
Increasing
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in BOVIDAE
Threatened in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Walia Ibex classified as Vulnerable?
Walia 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 Walia Ibex live?
Walia Ibex occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Walia Ibex?
The main threats to Walia Ibex are 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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