Watercolor illustration of Weißwedelhirsch (Odocoileus virginianus)

Weißwedelhirsch

Odocoileus virginianus

Least Concern
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The Cerf De Virginie (Odocoileus virginianus) is a species in the genus Odocoileus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Austria', 'Belgium', 'Bulgaria', 'Colombia', 'Costa Rica'].

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Europe (13 countries), North America (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Venado cola blanca
French cerf de Virginie
German Weißwedelhirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weißwedelhirsch?
The scientific name of Weißwedelhirsch is Odocoileus virginianus. It belongs to the genus Odocoileus.
What is the conservation status of Weißwedelhirsch?
Weißwedelhirsch (Odocoileus virginianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißwedelhirsch live?
Weißwedelhirsch is found in Widely distributed across Europe (13 countries), North America (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland.
What family does Weißwedelhirsch belong to?
Weißwedelhirsch (Odocoileus virginianus) belongs to the genus Odocoileus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.
Is Weißwedelhirsch endangered?
No, Weißwedelhirsch (Odocoileus virginianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weißwedelhirsch belong to?
Weißwedelhirsch (Odocoileus virginianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißwedelhirsch?
The closest relatives of Weißwedelhirsch in the genus Odocoileus include Maultierhirsch.

Native Range — 20 Countries

Genus Odocoileus — 2 Species

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Maultierhirsch
Odocoileus hemionus
LC
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Weißwedelhirsch
Odocoileus virginianus
LC

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