Black Muntjac vs

Muntiacus crinifrons compared with Fuscidea praeruptorum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Muntjac
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Artiodactyla (Paarhufer) Umbilicariales (Umbilicariales)
Family Cervidae (Deer) Fuscideaceae
Genus Muntiacus Fuscidea
Species Muntiacus crinifrons Fuscidea praeruptorum

Conservation Status

Black Muntjac

VU — Vulnerable

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Muntjac
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Muntjac

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black Muntjac

The Black Muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons) is a species in the genus Muntiacus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fuscidea praeruptorum is a crustose lichen in the family Fuscideaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on siliceous rock surfaces in stable, undisturbed habitats and is sensitive to air pollution and land use changes. Its vulnerable status reflects the restricted occurrence of suitable clean-air rocky substrates.

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