Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)
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Facts – Alpine musk deer
| Also known as: | Himalayan musk deer |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Moschus sifanicus |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Moschidae |
| Genus | Moschus (1) |
Status – Alpine musk deer
Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix II in China and Appendix I in other countries within its range, on CITIES (2). Subspecies: M. c. chrysogaster and M. c. sifanicus.
Description – Alpine musk deer
Information on the Alpine musk deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
Authentication
Glossary
- Subspecies: a population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.
References
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IUCN Red List (August, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org -
CITES (August, 2009)
http://www.cites.org
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