Speke's Gazelle
Gazella spekei
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Speke's Gazelle
The Speke's gazelle (Gazella spekei) is the smallest of the gazelle species. It is confined to the Horn of Africa, where it inhabits stony brush, grass steppes, and semideserts. This species has been sometimes regarded as a subspecies of the Dorcas gazelle, though this is now widely disregarded. Severe habitat fragmentation means it is now impossible to assess the natural migratory or nomadic patterns of G. spekei. Its numbers are under threat, and despite an increase...
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Speke's Gazelle?
The scientific name of the Speke's Gazelle is Gazella spekei.
Is the Speke's Gazelle endangered?
The Speke's Gazelle is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Speke's Gazelle sightings have been recorded?
55 observations of the Speke's Gazelle have been recorded on iNaturalist.
