Greater Oriental Chevrotain

Tragulus napu

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Tragulidae

About

The greater mouse-deer, greater Malay chevrotain, or napu is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae found in Sumatra, Borneo, and smaller Malaysian and Indonesian islands, and in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, and peninsular Malaysia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical, moist, lowland forest.

Fun Fact

Although very small for an ungulate, the greater mouse-deer is one of the largest members of its genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live near water, in tropical forests and mangrove thickets.

Diet

Feed on fallen fruits, aquatic plants, buds, leaves, shrubs and grasses.

Lifespan

14 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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