Red serow Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Capricornis rubidus
Family : Bovidae
Order : Cetartiodactyla
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Serow, Burmese Goats Antelope
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks)
Description : Red serows are medium-sized animals, with males weighing around 40-60 kg (88-132 lbs) and females weighing around 30-45 kg (66-99 lbs).
They have a stocky build with short legs, a short tail, and a distinctive shaggy coat that is reddish-brown in color. They have long, curved horns, which are present in both males and females.
Red serows are found in a range of forest habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, as well as montane and deciduous forests.
They are herbivores, feeding on a variety of plants including leaves, twigs, and bark.
Red serows are typically solitary or live in small groups, consisting of a female and her offspring. They are primarily active during the day and are known to be excellent climbers, able to scale steep and rocky terrain with ease.
The red serow is considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss, hunting, and disease. Their populations have declined significantly in recent years, and conservation efforts are underway to protect them.
They have a stocky build with short legs, a short tail, and a distinctive shaggy coat that is reddish-brown in color. They have long, curved horns, which are present in both males and females.
Red serows are found in a range of forest habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, as well as montane and deciduous forests.
They are herbivores, feeding on a variety of plants including leaves, twigs, and bark.
Red serows are typically solitary or live in small groups, consisting of a female and her offspring. They are primarily active during the day and are known to be excellent climbers, able to scale steep and rocky terrain with ease.
The red serow is considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss, hunting, and disease. Their populations have declined significantly in recent years, and conservation efforts are underway to protect them.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Isaac Vargas(www.inaturalist.org/people/kkrockytop), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Isaac Vargas(www.inaturalist.org/people/kkrockytop), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.