Sambar de Java

Rusa timorensis

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic and Oceanian realms.

Distributed across Mauritius, New Zealand, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos)

Species

Rusa timorensis (Sambar de Java)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sambar de Java

French Cerf de Timor

German Mähnenhirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sambar de Java?

The scientific name of Sambar de Java is Rusa timorensis. It belongs to the genus Rusa.

What is the conservation status of Sambar de Java?

Sambar de Java (Rusa timorensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sambar de Java live?

Sambar de Java is found in Distributed across Mauritius, New Zealand, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mauritius, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Sambar de Java belong to?

Sambar de Java (Rusa timorensis) belongs to the genus Rusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

Is Sambar de Java endangered?

Yes, Sambar de Java (Rusa timorensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sambar de Java belong to?

Sambar de Java (Rusa timorensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Sambar de Java?

The closest relatives of Sambar de Java in the genus Rusa include Visayan Spotted Deer, sambar.