Japanese serow — size comparison

The Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) is endemic to Japan’s mountain forests, occurring on Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. It eats leaves, young shoots and fruit

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Japanese serow

Capricornis crispus

ok. 65 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
Mass
30–45 kgDorosłe zwierzęta
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in cm
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Japanese serowHeight at shoulderapprox. 65 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

65–65 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Japanese serow — size comparison — facts and sources

The Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) is endemic to Japan’s mountain forests, occurring on Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

It eats leaves, young shoots and fruit, feeding in forest vegetation on steep slopes and in scrub.

Usually alone or paired, it maintains a small territory. Scent marks help define occupied areas and reduce frequent direct encounters. Agility on uneven ground allows access to sheltered resting sites. Japan protects the species as a special natural monument.

Punkt około 65 cm odnosi się do wysokości opisanej w źródle: około 65 cm w barku. Uszy, rogi i poroże są wyłączone z pomiaru.

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