Philippine Brown Deer

Rusa marianna

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

The Philippine deer, also known as the Philippine sambar or Philippine brown deer, is a vulnerable deer species endemic to the Philippines. It was first described from introduced populations in the Mariana Islands, hence the specific name.

Fun Fact

Cervus mariannus was the scientific name proposed by Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest in 1822.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs in the islands of Luzon, Polillo and Catanduanes, Mindoro, Samar, Mindanao and Leyte.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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