Reeve's muntjac  (Muntiacus reevesi)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Reeve's muntjac is native to China and Taiwan, and was introduced to the UK in 1894 to Woburn Park (3). Following escapes and deliberate movements, including a release from Whipsnade in 1921 (6), this species now has a wide distribution, which is concentrated in central England (3). There are also a few records from north Wales and northern England (3). Numbers are increasing rapidly at present (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This secretive deer (7) inhabits dense scrub and woodland as well as quiet gardens (3). It is fairly versatile with regards to habitat, and this has helped it to colonise diverse areas, including Salisbury Plain, which consists of open grassland and scrub (6).

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