Habitat
Steppe, semi-desert and open plain.
OPEN COUNTRY · FIELD PROFILE
Goitered gazelle
Gazella subgutturosa · آهو
VulnerableSteppe & semi-desertPersian gazelle
A light-footed gazelle of open country, adapted to long sightlines, sparse vegetation and seasonal movement across dry landscapes.
Ecology.
Goitered gazelles use steppes, semi-deserts and open plains where visibility is wide and forage is scattered. Their ecology is shaped by water, seasonal plant growth, disturbance and the continuity of open habitat.
Movement
Wide-ranging use of open country where barriers remain low.
Pressure
Habitat conversion, disturbance and hunting pressure can fragment viable range.
Archive meaning.
The gazelle makes open landscapes legible. A plain that looks empty can be a complex feeding and movement system, and losing continuity can matter as much as losing a single patch.
Field note
The English name refers to the enlarged throat and neck region that becomes especially noticeable in adult males during the breeding season.
Artwork note
The image on this page is an interpretive habitat or archive plate, not a diagnostic specimen photograph.
Verification
Taxonomy and conservation claims follow the archive's specialist-source hierarchy and should be read with the dated source record.