Nilgiritragus
Nilgiritragus is a genus of wild goats in the bovid family that contains a single extant species, Nilgiritragus hylocrius, commonly known as the Nilgiri tahr. The species is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the broader Western Ghats of India. Taxonomic treatments vary: some classifications recognize Nilgiritragus as a distinct genus with hylocrius as the sole species, while others place it within Capra or Hemitragus as a subgenus or subspecies.
Nilgiri tahr are medium-sized ungulates adapted to steep, rugged terrain. Males possess long, curved horns that
Geographically, the Nilgiri tahr is restricted to protected montane habitats in the Nilgiri Hills and adjacent
Conservation status is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Threats include habitat loss and degradation,