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Indischer Schweinshirsch

Axis porcinus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Australia and South Africa. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)

Species

Axis porcinus (Indischer Schweinshirsch)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciervo Porquerizo de Indochina

French Cerf des Marais

German Indischer Schweinshirsch

Similar Species in Axis

Bawean-Schweinshirsch

Axis kuhlii

Critically Endangered

Calamian-Hirsch

Axis calamianensis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indischer Schweinshirsch?

The scientific name of Indischer Schweinshirsch is Axis porcinus. It belongs to the genus Axis.

What is the conservation status of Indischer Schweinshirsch?

Indischer Schweinshirsch (Axis porcinus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indischer Schweinshirsch live?

Indischer Schweinshirsch is found in Distributed across Australia and South Africa. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, South Africa.

What family does Indischer Schweinshirsch belong to?

Indischer Schweinshirsch (Axis porcinus) belongs to the genus Axis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

Is Indischer Schweinshirsch endangered?

Yes, Indischer Schweinshirsch (Axis porcinus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Indischer Schweinshirsch belong to?

Indischer Schweinshirsch (Axis porcinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Indischer Schweinshirsch?

The closest relatives of Indischer Schweinshirsch in the genus Axis include Axishirsch, Bawean-Schweinshirsch, Calamian-Hirsch.