lesser mouse-deer

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Artiodactyla (อันดับสัตว์กีบคู่)

Family

Tragulidae

Genus

Tragulus

Species

Tragulus kanchil (lesser mouse-deer)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Xi-lu

French Chevrotain kanchil

Indonesian Kanchil

Similar Species in Tragulus

Philippine mouse-deer

Tragulus nigricans

Endangered

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greater mouse-deer

Tragulus napu

Least Concern

🐾

lesser mouse-deer

Tragulus javanicus

Data Deficient

🐾

Williamson's Mouse-deer

Tragulus williamsoni

Data Deficient

🐾

Vietnam Mouse-deer

Tragulus versicolor

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 kanchil. It belongs to the genus Tragulus.

What is the conservation status of lesser mouse-deer?

lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus kanchil) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does lesser mouse-deer belong to?

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

Is lesser mouse-deer endangered?

No, lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus kanchil) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does lesser mouse-deer belong to?

lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus kanchil) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of lesser mouse-deer?

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