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Ciervo común

Cervus elaphus

Vulnerable →

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

2.1 m

Weight

240.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

Conocido también como ciervo rojo, el alce es uno de los miembros más grandes de la familia de los cérvidos, con machos que pueden alcanzar hasta 240 kg. Se encuentra en bosques templados y praderas de Europa, Asia y América del Norte, donde las poblaciones históricamente separadas se consideraban distintas subespecies. Los machos pierden y regeneran su cornamenta anualmente, participando en dramáticas competiciones de bramidos durante el celo otoñal. Es una especie cinegética y de conservación importante en toda su área de distribución.

Fun Facts

✨ Red deer antlers can grow up to 1 meter long.
✨ They can run at 65 km/h.
✨ Antlers grow up to 2.5 cm per day.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Afghanistan, Indonesia), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇲🇽 Mexico

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Ciervo común is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos)

Species

Cervus elaphus (Ciervo común)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciervo común

French cerf rouge, cerf élaphe

German Rothirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ciervo común?

The scientific name of Ciervo común is Cervus elaphus. It belongs to the genus Cervus.

What is the conservation status of Ciervo común?

Ciervo común (Cervus elaphus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Ciervo común live?

Ciervo común is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Afghanistan, Indonesia), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece.

What family does Ciervo común belong to?

Ciervo común (Cervus elaphus) belongs to the genus Cervus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

What does Ciervo común eat?

Ciervo común is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Ciervo común live?

Ciervo común has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

Is Ciervo común endangered?

Yes, Ciervo común (Cervus elaphus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ciervo común belong to?

Ciervo común (Cervus elaphus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).