Mongolian gazelle
Scientific name: Procapra gutturosa
- How weight is recorded: Carcass weight
Field notes
Appearance
Tan to pale fawn coat with white underside and rump patch. Males noticeably larger and darker; both sexes possess small, backward-curving horns (males prominent, females smaller or absent). Slender, delicate build.
Size and weight
Males 36–51 kg, 100–120 cm body length; females 24–36 kg, 90–110 cm. Sexual dimorphism pronounced.
Habitat
Open steppe and semi-desert grasslands with sparse shrub cover, typically 1,000–2,500 m elevation. Prefers flat to gently rolling terrain with seasonal water access.
Distribution
Endemic to Mongolia and adjacent regions of Russia and China. Inhabits open steppe ecosystems from northern deserts to semi-arid grasslands.
Diet
Grazes on steppe grasses year-round; browses forbs and low shrubs in spring and summer; shifts to dried grass and woody plants in winter.
Behaviour
Highly gregarious, forming herds of tens to thousands. Diurnal and crepuscular. Migrate seasonally across vast ranges; alert, fleet-footed, and easily spooked by disturbance.
Hunting tips
Glass open ground early morning or late afternoon when animals move to feed. Track fresh trails and droppings to locate herds. Stalk into wind across open terrain, using sparse shrub cover and rolling ground; these gazelles have exceptional vision and will flee at 1–2 km distance if detected. Read bedding sites and dust baths for recent activity.
Carcass weight
This species is logged by carcass weight — the animal weighed dressed, the way hunting teams normally report it.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 1 country in Huntify.
Names in other languages
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.