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Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

Taxonomy

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

About

The Reeves's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi; Chinese: 山羌) is a muntjac species found widely in southeastern China (from Gansu to Yunnan) and Taiwan. It has also been introduced in Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (south England, the Midlands, east Wales), Ireland, and Japan. It takes its name from John Reeves, an employee of the British East India Company in the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reeves's Muntjac?
The scientific name of Reeves's Muntjac is Muntiacus reevesi.
What is the conservation status of Reeves's Muntjac?
The Reeves's Muntjac has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Reeves's Muntjac belong to?
Reeves's Muntjac belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Reeves's Muntjac belong to?
Reeves's Muntjac belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Reeves's Muntjac belong to?
Reeves's Muntjac belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Reeves's Muntjac belong to?
Reeves's Muntjac belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Reeves's Muntjac belong to?
Reeves's Muntjac belongs to the family Cervidae.
What genus does Reeves's Muntjac belong to?
Reeves's Muntjac belongs to the genus Muntiacus.