lesser mouse-deer

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Family

Tragulidae

Genus

Tragulus

Species

Tragulus javanicus (lesser mouse-deer)

Names in Other Languages

French Chevrotain de Java

Similar Species in Tragulus

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greater mouse-deer

Tragulus napu

Least Concern

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lesser mouse-deer

Tragulus kanchil

Least Concern

Philippine mouse-deer

Tragulus nigricans

Endangered

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Vietnam Mouse-deer

Tragulus versicolor

Data Deficient

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Williamson's Mouse-deer

Tragulus williamsoni

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lesser mouse-deer?

The scientific name of lesser mouse-deer is Tragulus javanicus. It belongs to the genus Tragulus.

What is the conservation status of lesser mouse-deer?

lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does lesser mouse-deer belong to?

lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) belongs to the genus Tragulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tragulidae.

What kingdom does lesser mouse-deer belong to?

lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus javanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of lesser mouse-deer?

The closest relatives of lesser mouse-deer in the genus Tragulus include greater mouse-deer, lesser mouse-deer, Philippine mouse-deer, Vietnam Mouse-deer, Williamson's Mouse-deer.