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Muntiacus atherodes

Muntiacus atherodes,Bornean Yellow Muntjac、Bornean Yellow Muntjack,Tufted Deer

The scientific name of the Bornean Yellow Muntjac is Muntiacus atherodes, and its foreign names are Bornean Yellow Muntjac and Bornean Yellow Muntjack. It has only been recognized as an independent species in recent years. Its antlers are only 7 cm long, which is smaller than those of ordinary muntj

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Scientific Name Muntiacus atherodes,Bornean Yellow Muntjac、Bornean Yellow Muntjack,Tufted Deer
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IUCN Status LC
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    The scientific name of the Bornean Yellow Muntjac is Muntiacus atherodes, and its foreign names are Bornean Yellow Muntjac and Bornean Yellow Muntjack. It has only been recognized as an independent species in recent years. Its antlers are only 7 cm long, which is smaller than those of ordinary muntjacs.

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    Listed in the 2009 list of the World Conservation Union (IUCN), ver 3.1 - Low Concern (LC).


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    The length of the antlers is only 7 cm, which is smaller than that of ordinary muntjacs.

    Appearance

    Except for the color difference, it has the properties of ordinary muntjac.

    Distribution & Habitat

    The Bornean Muntjac is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei (uncertain). It is restricted to the humid forests of Borneo.
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