Rusa timorensis - #2959
Javan Deer
Rusa timorensis russa. Also as Cervus timorensis, Javan Rusa|Maned Sambar|Rusa Deer|Sunda Sambar|Timor Deer.
Geographic Distribution
Indonesia, Sunda Isls; autochthonous on Bali, and Java; probably introduced in antiquity to Lesser Sunda Isls, Molucca Isls (including Buru and Seram), Sulawesi, and Timor; since 17th century, introduced to Borneo (Kalimantan; now extinct?), New Guinea, New Britain, Aru Isls, Mauritius, Comoro Isls, Madagascar (extinct?), Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and small islands in Indonesia and off the coast of Australia.
Order/Family
Cervidae
Genus
Rusa
Specific Epithet
timorensis
Image Location
Indonesia, Banten province, Ujung Kulon National Park
Image Date
17 December 2012
Photographer
C Smith