Eritrean Gazelle
Eudorcas tilonura
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
About
Eritrean gazelle is a species of gazelle found east of the Nile River in Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan. It was considered a subspecies of the red-fronted gazelle or conspecific with Thomson's gazelle and Mongalla gazelle by some authors in the past. This small gazelle stands nearly 67 cm (26 in) at the shoulder and weighs between 15 and 35 kg. The coat is dark reddish brown with a dark reddish stripe on the flanks, except for the underparts and the rump which are white. Horns, present in both sexes, measure 15 to 35 cm in length.
Fun Fact
It was considered a subspecies of the red-fronted gazelle (E.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Prey on young; hyaenas may also be potential predators.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease