Formosan serow

mammal

Also known as: Capricornis swinhoii

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The Formosan serow (Capricornis swinhoei) is a species of goat-like mammal native to Taiwan. It belongs to the genus Capricornis, which includes several species of serows found across Asia.12

The Formosan serow is smaller than its mainland relatives, weighing between 25–30 kg (55–66 pounds). It has woollier and softer fur than the mainland serow, with brown to reddish body coloration and a yellowish chin, throat, and neck. This species is found widely across eastern Taiwan and is considered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) to be of least concern.1

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The Formosan serow, a much smaller species (25–30 kg [55–66 pounds]), is from Taiwan and has woollier and softer pelage than the mainland serow. Its body coloration is brown to reddish and is yellowish on the chin, throat, and neck. The Formosan serow occurs widely across…
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The Formosan serow, a much smaller species (25–30 kg [55–66 pounds]), is from Taiwan and has woollier and softer pelage than the mainland serow. Its body coloration is brown to reddish and is yellowish on the chin, throat, and neck. The Formosan serow occurs widely across…
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