# Dibatag (*Ammodorcas clarkei*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The dibatag (Ammodorcas clarkei), also called Clarke's gazelle, is a mammal in the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae and tribe Antilopini, within the order Artiodactyla. It is a large, terrestrial and diurnal herbivore, with an adult body mass of 28.05 kg and a highest reported value of 28.27 kg. Gestation lasts 203.5 days, with reported values from 182.6 to 213.1 days, and a litter has 1 young. The IUCN Red List assesses the dibatag globally as Vulnerable, a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.1 kg |
| Length | 1.03 m – 1.17 m |
| Height | up to 90 cm |
| Lifespan | 2.62 years – 3 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Gestation | 183 days – 213 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1 |
| Age at maturity | 12 months – 18 months |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Bovidae
- genus: Ammodorcas
- species: *Ammodorcas clarkei* (Thomas, 1891)

Synonyms: *Ammodorcas clarkii*, *Cerevicapra clarkei*, *Cervicapra clarkei*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the dibatag?

The dibatag is a mammal in the family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae. It is also called Clark's gazelle or Clarke's gazelle.

### What is the scientific name of the dibatag and who named it?

Its scientific name is Ammodorcas clarkei, with the authority written as (Thomas, 1891).

### How heavy is a dibatag?

An adult Dibatag weighs 28.05 kg, with a highest reported value of 28.27 kg. This places it in the large size class.

### What does the dibatag eat?

The dibatag is a herbivore. It is terrestrial and active during the day.

### Is the dibatag endangered?

The dibatag is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which is a threatened category.

### How long does a dibatag live?

The dibatag has a lifespan of 2.6 years, with values up to 3 years reported.

### How many young does a dibatag have?

A dibatag has 1 young per litter. Gestation lasts 203.5 days, with reported values from 182.6 to 213.1 days.

## Sources

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