Alpine Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) — Endangered Mammalia

Alpine Musk Deer

Moschus chrysogaster

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Moschidae

About

The Alpine musk deer is a musk deer species native to the eastern Himalayas in Nepal, Bhutan and India to the highlands of Tibet.

Fun Fact

Japan has always been the largest importer of musk.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

4 years

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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