The closest relative of Altai ibex, Gobi ibex is scattered through a number separate mountain ranges in south and south-western Mongolia that form the Gobi-Altai section of the great Altai mountain chain. .

Altai ibex population of Mongolia is excellent. The best value in ibex hunting is in the Altai Mountains, where success rates remained greater than 100 per cent throughout the season over the past 5 years .

Ovis ammon darwini are found in mountain ranges of the Gobi desert in the south and south-western Mongolia. Gobi Argali is smaller than its close relative - Altai argali in both and trophy sizes. .

The argali that exists in the south-western part of Hangai mountains, the central Mongolian mountain range that covers the largest area were previously regarded as the same species as Gobi argali. .