# Chinkara (*Gazella bennettii*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The chinkara (Gazella bennettii), also called the Indian gazelle or Deccan chinkara, is a mammal in the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae. It is a medium-sized, terrestrial, diurnal herbivore with an adult body mass of 18.92 kg, with reported values from 15.62 to 22.28 kg. Gestation lasts 172 days, a litter has 1.22 young, and sexual maturity is reached at 1.5 years. The chinkara is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15.6 kg – 22.3 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 18.3 years – 23.7 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Gestation | 172 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1.22 |
| Age at maturity | 15.9 months – 20.9 months |
| Litters or clutches a year | 1.1 |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Bovidae
- genus: Gazella
- species: *Gazella bennettii* (Sykes, 1831)

Synonyms: *Antilope bennettii*, *Gazella bennettii bennettii*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the chinkara?

The chinkara is a mammal in the family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla, and genus Gazella.

### How heavy is a chinkara?

An adult Chinkara weighs 18.92 kg, with reported values from 15.62 to 22.28 kg.

### What does the chinkara eat?

The chinkara is a herbivore.

### Is the chinkara endangered?

No. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does a chinkara live?

The chinkara has a lifespan of 18.3 years, with values up to 23.7 years reported.

### How many young does a chinkara have?

A chinkara has 1.22 young per litter and 1.1 litters per year, after a gestation of 172 days.

### When does a chinkara reach sexual maturity?

A chinkara reaches sexual maturity at 1.5 years, with reported values from 1.3 to 1.7 years.

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