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Chital

Axis axis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Cervidae ›Genus: Axis

About

The chital (/tʃɪtl/) or cheetal (Axis axis), also known as spotted deer or axis deer, is a species of deer that is native in the Indian subcontinent. The species was first described by German naturalist Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777. A moderate-sized deer, male chital reach nearly 90 centimetres (35 in) and females 70 centimetres (28 in) at the shoulder. While males weigh 30–75 kilograms (66–165 lb), the lighter females weigh 25–45 kilograms (55–99 lb). The species is sexually...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chital?
The scientific name of Chital is Axis axis.
What kingdom does Chital belong to?
Chital belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chital belong to?
Chital belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chital belong to?
Chital belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Chital belong to?
Chital belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Chital belong to?
Chital belongs to the family Cervidae.
What genus does Chital belong to?
Chital belongs to the genus Axis.