Chinese Forest Musk Deer

Moschus berezovskii

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Moschidae

About

The dwarf musk deer or Chinese forest musk deer is an artiodactyl native to southern and central China and northernmost Vietnam. The species name is after the collector Mikhail Mikhailovich Berezovsky. On June 14, 1976, China entered the dwarf musk deer onto its endangered species list. Four subspecies are recognized:Moschus berezovskii berezovskii Flerov, 1929 Moschus berezovskii bijiangensis Wang & Li, 1993 Moschus berezovskii caobangis Dao, 1969 Moschus berezovskii yanguiensis Wang & Ma, 1993

Fun Fact

The species name is after the collector Mikhail Mikhailovich Berezovsky.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to southern and central China and northernmost Vietnam.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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