208 observationsEndangered
Eld's Deer
Rucervus eldii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Cervidae ›Genus: Rucervus
About
Eld's deer (Panolia eldii), also known as the thamin or brow-antlered deer, is an endangered species of deer indigenous to Southeast Asia. The species was first discovered by Westerners in Manipur in India in 1839. The original scientific name, Cervus eldi, was coined in 1844 in honour of Lt. Percy Eld, a British officer. The three subspecies of the Eld's deer are:
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eld's Deer is Rucervus eldii.
- The Eld's Deer has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Eld's Deer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eld's Deer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eld's Deer belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eld's Deer belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Eld's Deer belongs to the family Cervidae.
- Eld's Deer belongs to the genus Rucervus.