Mammalia
NE
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated (NE)
The species has not yet been assessed against IUCN criteria.
IUCN Red List classification
Herbivore
Montecristo goat
Capra hircus
The montecristo goat is an agile goat adapted to steep, dry terrain.
Natural habitat
Rocky slopes and Mediterranean scrub.
Geographic distribution
Montecristo Island; a feral population of domestic origin.
Diet
Grasses, leaves and shrubs.
Key characteristics
An agile goat adapted to steep, dry terrain.
The island population has a complex taxonomic and management history.
