Cuvier's Gazelle

Gazella cuvieri

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

Cuvier's gazelle is a species of gazelle native to Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, and Tunisia. It is also known as the edmi. It is one of the darkest gazelle species, possibly an adaptation to its partial woodland habitat. It is sometimes placed into the genus Trachelocele together with the goitered gazelles and the rhim gazelles.

Fun Fact

Cuvier's gazelle is one of the darkest and smallest of the gazelle species, standing 60–69 cm (1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of Cuvier's gazelle consists entirely of leaves, grasses, and other vegetation.

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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