CHINESE MUNTJAK

Muntiacus reevesi

  • Common name:
    MUNTJAK

    Scientific name:
    Muntiacus reevesi

    Class:
    Mammals

    Order:
    Artiodattili

    Family:
    Cervidae

    Provenance:
    South Eastern China – Taiwan

    Diet:
    plant – fodder – herbs

    Habitat:
    Foreste di conifere

    Reproduction:
    6 month about, 1-2 Puppies for childbirth

  • The Muntjak is a Cervid that lives in couples in habitats with dense vegetation and rarely abandons its territory. It reaches up to 1 mt of length and can weigh 10-18 kg. The male has two little horns that reach a maximum length of 15cm and superior canine teeth that develop into fangs which are used by males to fight during the mating season. It lets out a sound similar to the barking of a dog.
    The species is endangered due to hunting and destruction of its habitat.