Ammodorcas clarkei (Thomas, 1891)

Dibatag

Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System external link, T Orrell (custodian) in 
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Jim Bob Derrig, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Chris Yahnke, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Derrig, J. 2003. "Ammodorcas clarkei" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ammodorcas_clarkei.html. 

 

Body length of Ammodorcas clarkei ranges from 152-168 cm, with a tail length of 25 to 35 cm. Shoulder height varies from 80-88 cm and weight ranges from 22 to 35 kg. The the upper-parts of these gazelles are a grayish-fawn, and the rump and undersides are white. Markings on the face consist of a white stripe running from above the eye to the muzzle. There is a line of chestnut across the nose. The body is thin, and the legs and neck are quite long and thin. The rufous coat blends well with the surroundings making Dibatag difficult to see in thick cover. A noted characteristic is the long, furred black tail that is 25-35 cm long. The curving horns are only found on males and are from 10 to 25 cm long. Dibatags also have small hooves and a flat-shaped skull. (Carter and Mochi, 1971)

 
"Ammodorcas clarkei (Thomas, 1891)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/308536". Accessed 21 Mar 2010.