# Reeves's Muntjac (*Muntiacus reevesi*) Reeves's Muntjac is a small deer with big ears and a cute face! They are shy and love to hide in the bushes, making them hard to spot in the wild. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Reeves's Muntjac](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Formosan_Reeve's_muntjac.jpg&width=800) Photo: KaurJmeb, CC BY-SA 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Formosan_Reeve's_muntjac.jpg) ## Appearance The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, reddish-brown deer with a white underside and dark stripes on its face. Males are unique, sporting short, unbranched antlers alongside prominent canine teeth, often called 'tusks'. Its overall stocky build and rich coloring distinguish it. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Cervidae - **Genus:** Muntiacus ## Interesting facts - Male muntjacs are unique among deer, having both short antlers AND sharp canine tusks! - Their calls sound surprisingly like a dog's bark, earning them the nickname 'barking deer'! - These tiny deer can even be found living secretly in city parks and gardens! - Though small, male muntjacs are fierce fighters, using their tusks and antlers to duel! ## Special abilities - **Forest Navigator:** Reeves's Muntjac has a small, flexible body that helps them weave effortlessly through dense forest undergrowth. - **Tusk Defender:** Reeves's Muntjac can use their sharp, elongated canine teeth for defense against rivals and predators. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 70-100 cm - **Weight:** 10-18 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-12 years - **Speed:** 48 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-2 - **Gestation:** 200-210 days ## Diet & Feeding These tiny deer munch on leaves, shoots, fruits, and even bark from trees and bushes. - **Primary Foods:** Leaves, Shoots, Bark, Fruits, Seeds, Grasses - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — Red foxes prey on muntjacs, especially fawns, in introduced habitats. - **Eaten by:** Wolf (*Canis lupus*) — Wolves hunt muntjacs in their native Asian ranges. - **Depends on:** [European Beech](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-beech) (*Fagus sylvatica*) — Muntjacs forage on leaves and bark from beech trees. - **Depends on:** [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) — Oak leaves and acorns are a food source for muntjacs. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low If you see a wild animal, it's best to watch from a distance and not approach. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Reeves's Muntjac? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Reeves's Muntjac? 70-100 cm ### How much does Reeves's Muntjac weigh? 10-18 kg ### How long does Reeves's Muntjac live? 10-12 years ### How fast can Reeves's Muntjac move? 48 km/h ### What does Reeves's Muntjac eat? These tiny deer munch on leaves, shoots, fruits, and even bark from trees and bushes. ### Where is Reeves's Muntjac usually found? Forests ### How does Reeves's Muntjac hunt? Foraging ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Reeves's Muntjac: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/reevess-muntjac)