Wildlifeof China
Black Muntjac
Deer & Chevrotains
Photo: Shizhao · CC BY-SA 3.0
Muntiacus crinifrons
Basic stats
Diet
Leaves, twigs, fruit, woody shrubs, vines, herbs, grasses, conifers, and bamboo leaves
Habitat
Steep subtropical mountain forest with broadleaf, evergreen, bamboo, and dense-understory patches
Range
Eastern China and northern Myanmar; approximately 800–1,000 m elevation
Size
98–113 cm long
Weight
21.3–36.1 kg
The black muntjac is one of the larger muntjacs, measuring about 98–113 cm long. Its coat is predominantly black to dark brown, with a conspicuous cinnamon-red tuft between and above the eyes. A relatively long, heavily tufted tail carries white fur that continues onto the inner thighs. Males possess elongated upper canine tusks and short, single-branched antlers on long, hair-covered pedicles, while females average slightly heavier than males. (Animal Diversity Web)
This deer inhabits steep mountain forests at roughly 800–1,000 m, favoring mosaics of deciduous broadleaf forest, evergreen woodland, bamboo, and dense undergrowth. Its documented Chinese range includes Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang, with an additional occurrence in northern Myanmar. Examination of rumen contents indicates a plant diet dominated by woody shrubs and vines, fallen fruit, herbs, grasses, conifers, and bamboo leaves. (Animal Diversity Web)
Quick answers
- What does the Black Muntjac eat?
- Leaves, twigs, fruit, woody shrubs, vines, herbs, grasses, conifers, and bamboo leaves
- What habitat does the Black Muntjac live in?
- Steep subtropical mountain forest with broadleaf, evergreen, bamboo, and dense-understory patches
- Where is the Black Muntjac found?
- Eastern China and northern Myanmar; approximately 800–1,000 m elevation
- How big is the Black Muntjac?
- 98–113 cm long
- How much does the Black Muntjac weigh?
- 21.3–36.1 kg