It is mainly resident in the Sahel zone, a narrow cross-Africa band south of the Sahara, where it prefers arid grasslands, wooded savannas and shrubby steppes.

It has a distinct, thin (2–4 cm (0.79–1.57 in)-high) black band that runs from the elbow to the stifle (hind leg).

[6] The average body weight of the red-fronted gazelles ranges from 7.8 kg (17 lb) for the young fawns to 29.7 kg (65 lb) for the adults, while the shoulder height ranges from 38.7 cm (15.2 in) for the young to 68.7 cm (27.0 in) for the adults.

[7] The characteristics of the red-fronted gazelle were determined by Waza National Park between September 1989 and December 1993.

They will feed along the southern edge of the Sahara during the rains, but must migrate southward during the dry season to find sufficient water.

Their main predators include lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and African wild dogs.

[1] The threats faced by the red-fronted gazelle include illegal hunting, habitat degradation and competition with domestic livestock.