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Bornean yellow muntjac
Species of deer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bornean yellow muntjac (Muntiacus atherodes) is a muntjac deer species, endemic to the moist forests of the island of Borneo.
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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
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