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sika deer

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).

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Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Species

Cervus nippon (sika deer)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Meihua Lu

French Cerf sika

German Japan-Sikahirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sika deer?

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

Where does sika deer live?

sika deer 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 sika deer belong to?

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

What kingdom does sika deer belong to?

sika deer (Cervus nippon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of sika deer?

The closest relatives of sika deer in the genus Cervus include Bactrian Deer, elk.