377 observationsExtinct in the Wild
Père David's Deer
Elaphurus davidianus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Cervidae ›Genus: Elaphurus
About
The Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus), also known as the milu (Chinese: 麋鹿; pinyin: mílù) or elaphure, is a species of deer that are mostly found in captivity. This semiaquatic animal prefers marshland, and is native to the subtropics of China. It grazes mainly on grass and aquatic plants. It is the only extant member of the genus Elaphurus. Based on genetic comparisons, Père David's deer is closely related to the deer of the genus Cervus,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Père David's Deer is Elaphurus davidianus.
- The Père David's Deer has a conservation status of Extinct in the Wild.
- Père David's Deer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Père David's Deer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Père David's Deer belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Père David's Deer belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Père David's Deer belongs to the family Cervidae.
- Père David's Deer belongs to the genus Elaphurus.