Siberian Musk Deer

Moschus moschiferus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Moschidae

About

The Siberian musk deer is a musk deer found in the mountain forests of Northeast Asia. It is most common in the taiga of southern Siberia, but is also found in parts of Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria and the Korean peninsula.

Fun Fact

Male Siberian musk deer produce musk in an abdominal gland so valuable that the dried secretion once fetched higher prices per gram than gold, driving the species to the brink of extinction.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Boreal forests and mountains

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

10-14 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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