Cerf de Timor

Rusa timorensis

Vulnerable

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

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Species

Rusa timorensis (Cerf de Timor)

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 Cerf de Timor?

The scientific name of Cerf de Timor is Rusa timorensis. It belongs to the genus Rusa.

What is the conservation status of Cerf de Timor?

Cerf de Timor (Rusa timorensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cerf de Timor live?

Cerf de Timor 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 Cerf de Timor belong to?

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

Is Cerf de Timor endangered?

Yes, Cerf de Timor (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 Cerf de Timor belong to?

Cerf de Timor (Rusa timorensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Cerf de Timor?

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