Bawean deer
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| Bawean Deer Conservation status: Endangered |
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| Axis kuhlii Müller, 1840 |
The Bawean Deer, Axis kuhlii also known as Kuhl's Hog Deer is a species of deer found only in the island of Bawean in Indonesia.
A typical height for males of 60-70cm has been reported. Males have three-tined antlers.
The scientific name commemorates the German zoologist Heinrich Kuhl.
Due to ongoing habitat lost, small population size and limited range, the Bawean Deer is evaluated as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix I of CITES.
[edit] References
- Deer Specialist Group (1996). Axis kuhlii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Endangered (EN D v2.3)