Candelillo
Mazama bricenii
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="merida-brocket"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Artiodactyla
(artiodáctilos)
Family
Cervidae
(Deer)
Genus
Mazama
Species
Mazama bricenii
(Candelillo)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Candelillo
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Least Concern
Cabrito
Mazama chunyi
Vulnerable
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Corzuela Colorado
Mazama americana
Data Deficient
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Corzuela Enana
Mazama nana
Vulnerable
Temazate
Mazama temama
Data Deficient
🐾
Temazate Café
Mazama pandora
Vulnerable
Venado Chonta
Mazama rufina
Vulnerable
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São Paulo Bororó
Mazama bororo
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Candelillo?
The scientific name of Candelillo is Mazama bricenii. It belongs to the genus Mazama.
What is the conservation status of Candelillo?
Candelillo (Mazama bricenii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Candelillo live?
Candelillo is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Candelillo belong to?
Candelillo (Mazama bricenii) belongs to the genus Mazama, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.
Is Candelillo endangered?
Yes, Candelillo (Mazama bricenii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Candelillo belong to?
Candelillo (Mazama bricenii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Candelillo?
The closest relatives of Candelillo in the genus Mazama include Cabra Silvestre, Cabrito, Corzuela Colorado, Corzuela Enana, Temazate.
Genus Mazama — 9 Species
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LC
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VU
DD
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VU
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DD
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VU
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VU
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VU
Cabra Silvestre
Mazama gouazoubira
Cabrito
Mazama chunyi
🐾
VU
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Candelillo
Mazama bricenii
Corzuela Colorado
Mazama americana
Corzuela Enana
Mazama nana
Temazate
Mazama temama
Temazate Café
Mazama pandora
Venado Chonta
Mazama rufina
São Paulo Bororó
Mazama bororo
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