Scientific Name
Nilgiritragus hylocrius
IUCN Status
Endangered (EN)
Lifespan
17 years in captivity
Population
3122
Weight
50-100 kg
Range
Nilgiris, southern Western Ghats
Habitat Type
High elevation Shola grasslands (1200-2600 m)
Threats
Poaching, habitat loss & fragmentation
Did You Know
Large males with a silvery back are called saddlebacks
Also Known As
Varaiaadu
IUCN Status
Endangered (EN)
Lifespan
17 years in captivity
Population
3122
Weight
50-100 kg
Range
Nilgiris, southern Western Ghats
Habitat Type
High elevation Shola grasslands (1200-2600 m)
Threats
Poaching, habitat loss & fragmentation
Did You Know
Large males with a silvery back are called saddlebacks
Also Known As
Varaiaadu
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