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Tragulus napu
| Family Name: | Tragulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Greater Mouse-deer |
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Description
| Size | 52 cm to 57 cm |
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| Description | A very small deer with pencil-thin legs, but more robust than the Lesser Mouse-deer. The fur is rufous brown, and there are two pairs of white marks down the front and sides of the neck. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, feeding alone on fallen fruits, the soft new leaves of understorey plants and other vegetable matter. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | Indochina, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines |
Conservation
| Conservation Notes | The species is widespread in Southeast Asia but in Singapore it is known only from one offshore island, where it has proven to be commoner than previously realised. |
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Status
| Conservation Status | Indeterminate |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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