Xi-lu (lesser mouse-deer)

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Artiodactyla (偶蹄目)

Family

Tragulidae

Genus

Tragulus

Species

Tragulus kanchil (Xi-lu)

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

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lesser mouse-deer

Tragulus javanicus

Data Deficient

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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 Xi-lu?

The scientific name of Xi-lu is Tragulus kanchil. It belongs to the genus Tragulus.

What is the conservation status of Xi-lu?

Xi-lu (Tragulus kanchil) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Xi-lu belong to?

Xi-lu (Tragulus kanchil) belongs to the genus Tragulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tragulidae.

Is Xi-lu endangered?

No, Xi-lu (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 Xi-lu belong to?

Xi-lu (Tragulus kanchil) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Xi-lu?

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