Mid Asian Ibex

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Body height: 2,78-3,60 ft  / 85-110 cm.
Weight:195- 285 lb /  89-130 kg.

DESCRIPTION

This subspecies can be the largest in size and grow the largest horns. Males can weigh as much as 285 pounds, or even more. Its coloration is very different from that of the Siberian and Gobi ibexes. In winter coat, most adult males are a cinnamon-brown color of varying intensity, becoming browner and duller on the flanks, shoulders and thighs. There usually is a dark, well-developed dorsal stripe, and also a light-colored saddle patch that can vary in size, shape and location. A very dark flank band separates the brown flanks from the whitish belly. There is a distinct brown band on the front surface of the forelegs, a lighter one on the hind legs. The head is lighter than the flanks-actually somewhat grayish-and the beard is brown. However, there is a good deal of individual variation in color and markings. Some animals are darker or lighter, and some are a uniform light gray color. The dorsal stripe may be wide, narrow, or absent entirely. The saddle patch may be light or dark, large or small, on the neck or shoulder instead of the small of the back, absent entirely, or there may be more than one patch.

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

The Pamir, Alai, Transalai and Tian Shan mountains in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and China.

HABITAT

High mountains.

ACCOMMODATION

Lodging is provided in camps into the hunting areas.

HUNTING SEASON

1st august 30th november

HUNTING METHOD

Hunting is arranged by stalking in private áreas.

TROPHY LENGTH