Arabian Gazelle

Gazella arabica

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The Arabian gazelle is a species of gazelle from the Arabian Peninsula. There are approximately 5,000 – 7,000 mature individuals in the wild. It is now synonymous with Gazella erlangeri, commonly known as Erlanger's gazelle or Neumann's gazelle.

Fun Fact

Until recently, it was only known from a single lectotype specimen mistakenly thought to have been collected on the Farasan Islands in the Red Sea in 1825.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in grassland, shrubland, and desert habitat types.

Diet

Feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of acacia trees (Genus Vachellia) and other trees and shrubs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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