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Cerf sika

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).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Species

Cervus nippon (Cerf sika)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Meihua Lu

French Cerf sika

German Japan-Sikahirsch

Similar Species in Cervus

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cerf rouge, cerf élaphe

Cervus elaphus

Vulnerable

Cerf Rouge Du Turkestan

Cervus hanglu

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cerf sika?

The scientific name of Cerf sika is Cervus nippon. It belongs to the genus Cervus.

Where does Cerf sika live?

Cerf sika 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 Cerf sika belong to?

Cerf sika (Cervus nippon) belongs to the genus Cervus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

What kingdom does Cerf sika belong to?

Cerf sika (Cervus nippon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Cerf sika?

The closest relatives of Cerf sika in the genus Cervus include cerf rouge, cerf élaphe, Cerf Rouge Du Turkestan.