The genus Ammotragus contains a single species, the ( Ammotragus lervia ), also known as the aoudad . Native to the rocky mountains of North Africa, it is a caprine bovid that shares characteristics with both sheep and goats but is technically neither. Physical Characteristics
: They are easily recognized by the long, shaggy hair on their throat, chest, and front legs—often referred to as "chaps". ammotragus
: Males are notably larger, weighing between 90 and 145 kg, while females typically range from 40 to 65 kg. The genus Ammotragus contains a single species, the
: Both sexes possess heavy, ridged horns that curve outward and backward in a smooth arc, though they are significantly larger and thicker in males, reaching up to 80 cm. : Males are notably larger, weighing between 90
: Their sandy-brown or rufous pelage provides excellent camouflage against the desert rocks and mountains where they live. Distribution and Habitat Ammotragus lervia (Pallas, 1777) - GBIF