Fea's Muntjac
Muntiacus feae
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae
About
Fea's muntjac or the Tenasserim muntjac, is a rare species of muntjac native to southern Myanmar and Thailand. It is a similar size to the common muntjac . It is diurnal and solitary, inhabiting upland evergreen, mixed or shrub forest with a diet of grasses, low-growing leaves, and tender shoots. The young are usually born in dense vegetation, remaining hidden until able to travel with the mother.
Fun Fact
It is a similar size to the common muntjac (adult weight is 18 – 21 kg (40 – 46 lb)).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabiting upland evergreen, mixed or shrub forest (at an altitude of 2500 m (8200')) with a diet of grasses, low-growing leaves, and tender shoots.
Diet
Diet of grasses, low-growing leaves, and tender shoots.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance