Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

Reeves's muntjac, also known as the Chinese muntjac, is a species of muntjac found widely in south-eastern China and Taiwan. It has also been introduced in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Japan. It takes its name from John Reeves, a naturalist employed by the British East India Company in the 19th century.

Fun Fact

m (3 ft 1 in) in length, plus a short tail up to 4 in (10 cm) long.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on herbs, blossoms, succulent shoots, fungi, berries, grasses, and nuts, and has also been reported to eat tree bark.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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