mule deer

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Family

Cervidae (Deer)

Genus

Odocoileus

Species

Odocoileus hemionus (mule deer)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Venado bura

German Maultierhirsch

Similar Species in Odocoileus

Cerf De Virginie

Odocoileus virginianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mule deer?

The scientific name of mule deer is Odocoileus hemionus. It belongs to the genus Odocoileus.

What is the conservation status of mule deer?

mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mule deer live?

mule deer is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does mule deer belong to?

mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) belongs to the genus Odocoileus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

Is mule deer endangered?

No, mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mule deer belong to?

mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of mule deer?

The closest relatives of mule deer in the genus Odocoileus include Cerf De Virginie.