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Southern Huemul

Hippocamelus bisulcus

Taxonomy

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

About

The south Andean deer (Hippocamelus bisulcus), also known as the southern guemal, Chilean huemul or güemul (/ˈweɪmuːl/ WAY-mool, Spanish: ), is an endangered species of deer native to the mountains of Argentina and Chile. One of two mid-sized deer of the Hippocamelus genus, the south Andean deer ranges across the high mountainsides and cold valleys of the Andes. The distribution and habitat, behaviour, and diet of the deer have all been the subject...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Huemul?
The scientific name of Southern Huemul is Hippocamelus bisulcus.
What is the conservation status of Southern Huemul?
The Southern Huemul has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Southern Huemul belong to?
Southern Huemul belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Huemul belong to?
Southern Huemul belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Huemul belong to?
Southern Huemul belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Southern Huemul belong to?
Southern Huemul belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Southern Huemul belong to?
Southern Huemul belongs to the family Cervidae.
What genus does Southern Huemul belong to?
Southern Huemul belongs to the genus Hippocamelus.