7,710 observationsLeast Concern
Sika Deer
Cervus nippon
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Cervidae ›Genus: Cervus
About
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) also known as the spotted deer or the Japanese deer, is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, and introduced to various other parts of the world. Previously found from northern Vietnam in the south to the Russian Far East in the north, it is now uncommon in these areas, excluding Japan, where the species is overabundant.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sika Deer is Cervus nippon.
- Sika Deer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sika Deer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Sika Deer belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Sika Deer belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Sika Deer belongs to the family Cervidae.
- Sika Deer belongs to the genus Cervus.