Tufted Deer Elaphodus cephalophus

Tufted Deer
Michie's Tufted Deer
The Tufted Deer, native to mountain forests in parts of China and (formerly?) Myanmar, is named after the pointed tuft of hair on the top of its head. It is the only species in its genus.
Tufted Deer doe Doe
Tufted Deer buck Buck
Michie's Tufted Deer fawn Fawn
A small, dark deer with white-tipped ears, the buck has fangs (elongated canines) which protrude from its mouth and tiny antlers (2-3cm) hidden by the tuft; the doe does not. Both have the tuft.
Tufted Deer
Tufted Deer
Michie's Tufted Deer
A solitary deer rather than a herd animal, it is related to the Muntjac, though a different genus, and is a little slimmer and taller, reaching some 2 foot (c.60 cm) at the shoulder.
Tufted Deer
Tufted Deer
Tufted Deer
The Tufted Deer illustrated is Michie's Tufted Deer, a subspecies native to southeast China. All subspecies are threatened by overhunting and habitat loss.