Northern Pudú

Pudella mephistophiles

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

The northern pudu is a species of South American deer native to the Andes of Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador. It is the world's smallest deer and is classified as Data Deficient in the IUCN Red List. Originally classified under genus Pudu, some authorities consider it to belong to a separate genus (Pudella) from the southern pudu, along with Pudella carlae.

Fun Fact

It is the world's smallest deer and is classified as Data Deficient in the IUCN Red List.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range, separating the Ecuadorian population from the Peruvian population in the Peruvian Yungas south of the Marañón River.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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