| Gongshan muntjac | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | Cervidae |
| Genus: | Muntiacus |
| Species: | M. gongshanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Muntiacus gongshanensis Ma, 1990[2] | |
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TheGongshan muntjac (Muntiacusgongshanensis)[3] is a species ofmuntjac (a type ofdeer) living in theGongshan mountains in northwesternYunnan, southeastTibet,Northeast India (especially inArunachal Pradesh) and northernMyanmar.[4]
Ongoinghunting is a major threat to its survival. While the population cannot be accurately counted, they are often seen on camera-trapping studies which suggest a population well above being endangered. Gongshan Muntjacs have been observed within two large protected areas in Myanmar,Khakaborazi National Park and theHponkanrazi Wildlife Sanctuary.[1]
Genetic studies have shown it to be very closely related to thehairy-fronted muntjac, possibly close enough to be considered the same species despite different coloration, though this position is disputed.[1] References of occurrence of thehairy-fronted muntjacMuntiacus crinifrons in Arunachal Pradesh are actually Gongshan muntjac.[5]
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