Species / International Ovis

Blanford Urial

Ovis vignei blanfordi

Location

Pakistan; south of Quetta and west of the Indus River. May possibly extend into southeastern Iran.

Description

Shoulder height up to 30 inches. Weight up to 80-90 pounds. Similar to the Afghan urial, but smaller, with a lesser bib and neck ruff and no distinct saddle patch.

Remarks

This is one of the smallest sheep of the world and possibly as small as the Laristan mouflon. This sheep strictly inhabits arid hills.

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