Bornean yellow muntjac
The Bornean yellow muntjac (Muntiacus atherodes) is a muntjac species endemic to the moist forests of Borneo.
| Bornean yellow muntjac | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | Cervidae |
| Subfamily: | Cervinae |
| Genus: | Muntiacus |
| Species: | M. atherodes |
| Binomial name | |
| Muntiacus atherodes | |
Taxonomy
It lives alongside the common muntjac. It is similar to its much more common cousin and was only recognised as a separate species in 1982.
Description
Apart from the color difference, its antlers, which are just 7 cm (2.8 in) in length, are smaller than those of the common muntjac. It has not been extensively studied and has been described as a relict species.
Ecology
This muntjac species is a potential prey of the Bornean tiger.[2]
References
- Timmins, R.J.; Belden, G.; Brodie, J.; Ross, J.; Wilting, A.; Duckworth, J.W. (2016). "Muntiacus atherodes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T42189A22166396. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T42189A22166396.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Meijaard, E. (1999). "The Bornean Tiger; Speculation on its Existence". Cat News. No. 30. pp. 12−15. ISSN 1027-2992.
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