Lesser Mouse-deer

Tragulus kanchil

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Tragulidae

About

The lesser mouse-deer, lesser Malay chevrotain, or kanchil is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae.

Fun Fact

Lesser mouse-deer have been documented 'playing dead' when captured — going completely limp and motionless — and then sprinting away the moment a predator relaxes its grip.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical lowland forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

12-14 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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