Ghosts · EX Extinct
Schomburgk's Deer
Rucervus schomburgki
A graceful, basket-antlered deer of central Thailand's swamps — drained and hunted away, with the last known individual killed in 1938.
EX · Extinct
Overview
A graceful, basket-antlered deer of central Thailand's swamps — drained and hunted away, with the last known individual killed in 1938.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Cervidae |
| Range | Thailand |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Grew spectacular, basket-shaped antlers.
- Its wetland home was drained for rice farming.
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Schomburgk's Deer art print
Museum-grade art print from the Schomburgk's Deer plate.
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notebook
Schomburgk's Deer notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Schomburgk's Deer plate.
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