The red gazelle (''Eudorcas rufina'') is an

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species or subspecies of

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. It was formerly considered a member of the genus ''

Gazella A gazelle is one of many antelope species in the genus ''Gazella'' . There are also seven species included in two further genera; '' Eudorcas'' and '' Nanger'', which were formerly considered subgenera of ''Gazella''. A third former subgenus, ' ...

'' within the subgenus ''Eudorcas'' before ''Eudorcas'' was promoted to a full genus. It is thought to have lived in the better-watered mountain areas of

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rather than in

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s, because of the rich colouring on the coat. There are no records of the red gazelle in the wild. It is known from three specimens purchased in markets in

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and

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, northern Algeria, in the late 19th century. They are held in

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s in

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. Some authorities, such as Jonathan Kingdon, consider it a

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of the

red-fronted gazelle The red-fronted gazelle (''Eudorcas rufifrons'') is widely but unevenly distributed gazelle across the middle of Africa from Senegal to northeastern Ethiopia. It is mainly resident in the Sahel zone, a narrow cross-Africa band south of the Sahar ...

(''E. rufifrons'' or ''G. rufifrons''). In 2008, K. de Smet reported one of the three specimens had proved on examination to be '' E. rufifrons'', leading the

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to revise its assessment of the species from

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on the basis of doubts as to the validity of the taxon. The red-fronted gazelle occurs in the Sudanian savanna ecoregion, south of the Sahara. The red gazelle occurred north of the Sahara, thereby representing a distinct population irrespective of its species or subspecies status.

Physical characteristics

The red gazelle is described as larger than the red-fronted gazelle, with heavier hooves, and distinctive bright red-brown fur. It is characterized to have thin (2.5–4 cm wide) black stripes across its flanks, in between its rear and front legs. The top of the head, cheeks, and sides of the neck are a pale whitish color, while the undersides and rump are a plain white colour. The center of its face is bordered on both side by pale streaks running from the eyes to the snout. It has a rufous tail with a black tip.Huffman, Brent. "Eudorcas rufina, Red Gazelle." Ultimateungulate. Ultimateungulate, 20 Feb 2013. Web. 22 April 2013. http://www.ultimateungulate.com/Artiodactyla/Eudorcas_rufina.html

Physical characteristics

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