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Marsh deer

Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Cervidae
Subfamily : Capreolinae
Genus : Blastocerus

Facts about the genus Blastocerus, the marsh deer

The Marsh Deer is a [CITIES-listed Endangered Species]

The Marsh Deer is the largest South American deer and, apart from its size, it is noticeable for its rufous chestnut colouring, its large ears with white on the inside and its long, dark legs.

The population of marsh deer is estimated to be more than 150 specimens at the site.

Diet: The marsh deer is like other deers, but it prefers water lillys, grass, and other water grasses. (Full text)

marsh deer are found in the grasslands (Full text)

Marsh Deer is still common in some areas, along with several species of armadillos, Common Iguana, two species of rays, Brown Capuchin, Black Spider Monkey, Crab-eating Fox, Crab-eating Raccoon and many other animals. (Full text)

The rhea, puma, and marsh deer are found in the grasslands and scrub forests to the south of the rain forests. (Full text)

WHITE-LIPPED PECCARY (Tayassu pecari) MARSH DEER (Blastocerus dichotomus) PAMPAS DEER (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) The smaller of the two deer seen well at PC, this one without the black legs and with a maximum of 3 points on each antler; the Marsh Deer is quite a bit larger, has obvious black legs when seen well, and a much larger and more complex rack. (Full text)

Marsh Deer are officially listed as a vulnerable species by the IUCN. (Full text)

Unlike many deer species, young marsh deer are born without spots. (Full text)

Conservation Status The marsh deer is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN (1996). (Full text)

Populations of maned wolf, pampas deer and marsh deer, are potentially vulnerable to diseases borne by domesticated animals (dogs and cattle). (Full text)