Overview
It is the smallest goral subspecies.The key difference in Gorals and Serows is that Serows have a lower canine and usually Gorals do not. Easily distinguished by other goral species by its reddish coat. It has more horn curviture than any other goral species.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Bovidae
- Genus
- Naemorhedus
Habitat
This goral inhabits steep, forested mountains, seeming to prefer the most difficult terrain possible. Where their distribution overlaps with serows, gorals are usually found at higher elevations with shorter grass than serows. Distribution- India, Tibet, Myanmar.
Diet
This animal is both a grazer and a browser, and requires water.
Behavior
Lives in family groups of 4-12, although older males are usually solitary. The breeding season lasts from November to December, with 1-2 young born after 6-8 months. Sexual maturity is attained at age three. These animals are active early morning and late evening, resting during the middle part of the day, lying motionless to blend in with the surroundings. Vision is acute, hearing good. Alarm call is a hissing or sneezing sound.
Conservation Status
Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.