Northern Red Muntjac
Muntiacus vaginalis
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,487
- Most observed in
- 🇮🇳 India
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The northern red muntjac (Muntiacus vaginalis) is a species of muntjac. It is found in numerous countries of south-central and southeast Asia. The northern red muntjac inhabits various forest types, from tropical rainforests to deciduous and evergreen forests, and is adaptable to secondary forests and human-altered landscapes. Males are characterized by short antlers and elongated upper canines, which they use in territorial and mating disputes. The species is known for its distinctive bark-like calls, serving as alarm signals or communication between individuals.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Northern red muntjac”.