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Japan-Sikahirsch

Cervus nippon

Not Evaluated

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sika deer (Cervus nippon) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Azerbaijan, Japan, Vietnam), Europe (22 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)

Species

Cervus nippon (Japan-Sikahirsch)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Meihua Lu

French Cerf sika

German Japan-Sikahirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japan-Sikahirsch?

The scientific name of Japan-Sikahirsch is Cervus nippon. It belongs to the genus Cervus.

Where does Japan-Sikahirsch live?

Japan-Sikahirsch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Azerbaijan, Japan, Vietnam), Europe (22 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland.

What family does Japan-Sikahirsch belong to?

Japan-Sikahirsch (Cervus nippon) belongs to the genus Cervus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

What kingdom does Japan-Sikahirsch belong to?

Japan-Sikahirsch (Cervus nippon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Japan-Sikahirsch?

The closest relatives of Japan-Sikahirsch in the genus Cervus include Rothirsch, Bactrian Deer.