23,759 observationsLeast Concern
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Cervidae ›Genus: Cervus
About
The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species. The red deer inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Asia Minor, Iran, parts of western Asia, and central Asia. It also inhabits the Atlas Mountains region between Morocco and Tunisia in northwestern Africa, being the only species of deer to inhabit Africa. Red deer have been introduced to other areas, including Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, Peru, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red Deer is Cervus elaphus.
- Red Deer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red Deer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red Deer belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Red Deer belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Red Deer belongs to the family Cervidae.
- Red Deer belongs to the genus Cervus.