About Naemorhedus griseus (Milne-Edwards, 1871)
Description: The Chinese goral, scientifically named Naemorhedus griseus (Milne-Edwards, 1871), is intermediate in form between an antelope and a goat. Adults reach a shoulder height of 50 to 78 cm (20 to 31 in) and a total body length of 82 to 130 cm (32 to 51 in). It has a stocky build, with long, stout limbs and broad hooves. Its horns are short and conical, and its ears are fairly long and pointed. Unlike sheep and goats, which normally have two teats, the Chinese goral has four teats. Its coat is made up of a short, dense underlayer and an upper layer of longer, semierect, coarse guard hairs. Its coloration is somewhat variable, ranging from pale grey to dark brown or reddish brown. A dark stripe runs along its back, and its throat and underparts are pale. Distribution and habitat: The Chinese goral is native to parts of southeastern Asia. Its range extends from northeastern India, Myanmar and northwestern Thailand, through northern Vietnam and possibly northern Laos, to most of China apart from the extreme north and west of the country. It is a mountain species that occurs in rugged, inaccessible areas, on steep slopes and plateaus. It normally stays in rocky areas, but will sometimes venture into nearby evergreen-deciduous forest and mixed woodland.
