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The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a cloven-footed mammal that is endemic to the remote and rugged mountainous areas of western North America. A subalpine to truly alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on sheer rock faces, near-vertical cliffs and icy passages.
Oreamnos is a genus of North American caprines. The mountain goat ( Oreamnos americanus ) is the only living species. [ 2 ] Until the end of the Pleistocene , another species, Oreamnos harringtoni , was distributed to the south of the recent form.
Oreamnos americanus Bovidae Historically native to the northern Oregon Cascades and the Wallowa and Blue mountains until extinction in the state in the 19th or 20th century; reintroduced to the Wallowa and Elkhorn mountains starting in the 20th century, [ 33 ] and recently introduced to Mount Jefferson in 2010 and 2012.
The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large-hoofed mammal found only in North America. Despite its vernacular name, it is not a member of Capra, the genus of true goats. It resides at high elevations and is a sure-footed climber, often resting on rocky cliffs that predators cannot reach.
The common and scientific names come from the American Society of Mammalogists' Wyoming Mammal List. [2] ... The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), ...
The common name for each species is followed by its binomial name. ... Mountain goat, Oreamnos americanus introduced; Bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis; See also
c – Common – frequently seen in appropriate habitat and season; u – Uncommon – seen irregularly in appropriate habitat and season; r – Rare – unexpected even in appropriate habitat and season; x – Accidental – out of known range, or reported only once or twice
The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large-hoofed mammal found only in North America. Despite its vernacular name, it is not a member of Capra, the genus of true goats.