Arabian Sand Gazelle vs Markhor

Gazella marica compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Arabian Sand Gazelle is Vulnerable while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arabian Sand Gazelle	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)	Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)
Family same	Bovidae (Bovids)	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Gazella	Capra
Species	Gazella marica	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Arabian Sand Gazelle and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Family level: Bovidae. (Bovids)

Conservation Status

Arabian Sand Gazelle

VU — Vulnerable

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arabian Sand Gazelle	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arabian Sand Gazelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Arabian Sand Gazelle

The Arabian Sand Gazelle (Gazella marica) is a species in the genus Gazella. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.