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Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Gazella

About

The dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas), also known as the ariel gazelle, is a small and common gazelle. The dorcas gazelle stands about 55–65 cm (1.8-2.1 ft) at the shoulder, with a head and body length of 90–110 cm (3-3.6 ft) and a weight of 15–20 kg (33-44 lb). The numerous subspecies survive on vegetation in grassland, steppe, wadis, mountain desert and in semidesert climates of Africa and Arabia. About 35,000 - 40,000 exist in the wild. The extinct Saudi gazelle from the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dorcas Gazelle?
The scientific name of Dorcas Gazelle is Gazella dorcas.
What is the conservation status of Dorcas Gazelle?
The Dorcas Gazelle has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Dorcas Gazelle belong to?
Dorcas Gazelle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Dorcas Gazelle belong to?
Dorcas Gazelle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Dorcas Gazelle belong to?
Dorcas Gazelle belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Dorcas Gazelle belong to?
Dorcas Gazelle belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Dorcas Gazelle belong to?
Dorcas Gazelle belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Dorcas Gazelle belong to?
Dorcas Gazelle belongs to the genus Gazella.