Peruvian Yungas pudu
Pudella carlae
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae
About
Pudella carlae, the Peruvian Yungas pudu, is a species of deer from Peru. It was found in 2024 to be a distinct species from the northern pudu, from which it is separated geographically by the Huancabamba Depression. It is the first living deer species to be described in the 21st century.
Fun Fact
mephistophiles, the smallest known cervid species, but still smaller than Pudu puda.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in such areas as the Rio Abiseo National Park, the Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park, the Pampa Hermosa National Sanctuary, the Pui Pui Protection Forest, and the Alto Mayo Protection Forest.
Diet
Feeds on ferns, as well as on leaves and berries, mostly from bushes and small trees, although it has been reported to climb inclined tree trunks to eat their leaves.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance