Siberian Roe Deer

Capreolus pygargus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

The Siberian roe deer, eastern roe deer, or Asian roe deer, is a species of roe deer found in northeastern Asia. In addition to Siberia and Mongolia, it is found in Kazakhstan, the Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan, eastern Tibet, the Korean Peninsula and forested regions of northern China.

Fun Fact

It is typically up to 146 cm (4.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in forest and steppe habitats and develop high densities in tall-grass meadows and floodplains.

Diet

Diet of the Siberian roe deer consists of over 600 species of plants – mostly herbaceous dicotyledons (58%), monocotyledons (16%), and woody species (22%).

Lifespan

8–12 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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