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Muntiacus reevesi

Basic information
Scientific name Muntiacus reevesi

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Common names Reeves's (or Chinese) Muntjac
Higher taxon Cervidae, Artiodactyla, Mammalia
Natural range East Asia.
Habitat Forest, shrub.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Chiba, Izu Range in Japan
Origin Unknown.
Date 1980s.
Route Deliberate introduction (for zoo or some exhibition).
Impact Harmful to agriculture .
Native organism(s) affected: Vegetation, crops.
Regulation in Japan Import, transport and keeping are legally restricted in Japan.
Introduced range in other countries Under Construction
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