Riesenmuntjak

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)

Family

Cervidae (Deer)

Genus

Muntiacus

Species

Muntiacus vuquangensis (Riesenmuntjak)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Muntjac Gigante

French Muntjac geant

German Riesenmuntjak

Similar Species in Muntiacus

Indischer Muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

Least Concern

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Muntjak

Muntiacus reevesi

Not Evaluated

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Truong Son muntjac

Muntiacus truongsonensis

Data Deficient

Black Muntjac

Muntiacus crinifrons

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesenmuntjak?

The scientific name of Riesenmuntjak is Muntiacus vuquangensis. It belongs to the genus Muntiacus.

What is the conservation status of Riesenmuntjak?

Riesenmuntjak (Muntiacus vuquangensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Riesenmuntjak belong to?

Riesenmuntjak (Muntiacus vuquangensis) belongs to the genus Muntiacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

Is Riesenmuntjak endangered?

Yes, Riesenmuntjak (Muntiacus vuquangensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Riesenmuntjak belong to?

Riesenmuntjak (Muntiacus vuquangensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Riesenmuntjak?

The closest relatives of Riesenmuntjak in the genus Muntiacus include Indischer Muntjak, Muntjak, Truong Son muntjac, Black Muntjac.