(On-line). The Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus leucogaster) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): China (Tibet), southern slopes of the Himalayas. One to two young are typically born between May and June and nurse from their mother for about 2 months. Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster). They depend on forests for timber, fuel wood, fodder, and collect non-timber forest products including medicinal and aromatic plants and sell them to the market as a source of income. Ungulates of the World. National Science Foundation Additionally, Himalayan musk deer are preyed on by leopard, lynx, yellow-throated marten, red fox, grey wolf, wild dogs, and occasionally birds of prey. Because it is difficult to distinguish Himalayan musk deer from similar species such as Moschus chrysogaster, the exact rates of their population declines are debatable. However, musk deer establish and repeatedly use the same latrines for defecation. 2018;1–15. Moschustiere (Moschidae) sind eine mit den Hornträgern (Bovidae), also mit Antilopen, Ziegenartigen und Rindern, verwandte Familie der Paarhufer. Topics Job creation and income generating opportunities at a local level, where forest sustainability, social, and economical issues are a factor, are now closely monitored and product quality is controlled from harvest to finished product. that region of the Earth between 23.5 degrees North and 60 degrees North (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle) and between 23.5 degrees South and 60 degrees South (between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle). at http://www.arkive.org/himalayan-musk-deer/moschus-leucogaster. [1] Ursprünglich nahm man an, dass sie mit den Hirschen verwandt sind: In älterer Literatur wurden sie oft als Moschushirsche bezeichnet und als ursprüngliche Unterfamilie der Hirsche angesehen. at http://www.itnc.org/FinalReportonMuskdeerManang.pdf. This terrestrial biome includes summits of high mountains, either without vegetation or covered by low, tundra-like vegetation. April 25, 2009 (Aryal, 2005; Green, 1978; Nyambayar, et al., 2008), Himalayan musk deer weigh around 11 to 18 kg and are 86 to 100 cm in length. Wilson, D., D. Reeder. Function i. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed), "Himalayan musk deer (Moschus moschiferus moschiferus)", 2010, "Musk deer facing risk of extinction", 2000, http://www.ultimateungulate.com/Cetartiodactyla/Moschidae.html, http://www.arkive.org/himalayan-musk-deer/moschus-leucogaster, http://dezi9or.com/c4n/wildindia/muskdeer/description.htm, http://www.burmalibrary.org/reg.burma/archives/200010/msg00023.html, http://www.itnc.org/FinalReportonMuskdeerManang.pdf, http://books.google.com/books?id=726qparJDBgC&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&dq=himalayan+musk+deer&source=bl&ots=tbhxfDClJ_&sig=_1yJ8yJ2YH9e4Y1Y2lJdF1QT7hc&hl=en&ei=CNK9Sa_qMoTFnQfe2LihBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result#PPA62,M1, http://arts.anu.edu.au/grovco/GrovesWangGrubb.pdf, http://www.bucknell.edu/msw3/browse.asp?id=14200198, © 2020 Regents of the University of Michigan. (Green, 1978; "Himalayan musk deer (Moschus moschiferus moschiferus)", 2010), Himalayan musk deer have a highly acute sense of smell. This material is based upon work supported by the The species is nocturnal, crepuscular, and elusive, making direct observation of habitat use and behavior difficult. Accessed Threats to native wildlife include unsustainable use of non-timber forest products which degrades habitat upon which wildlife depend. More Taxa Info; Guides; Places; Site Stats; Help; Video Tutorials; Log In or Sign Up Additionally, musk deer do not have antlers. communicates by producing scents from special gland(s) and placing them on a surface whether others can smell or taste them, breeding is confined to a particular season, reproduction that includes combining the genetic contribution of two individuals, a male and a female. Young deer nurse from their mothers when necessary but otherwise stay in hiding, unaccompanied by either parent. However, musk deer establish and repeatedly use the same latrines for defecation. A community forestry program intervened and initiated the incorporation of a sustainability plan which outlined the harvestable quantity of non-timber forest products on a yearly basis as well as guidelines for responsible harvesting practices which were adopted. The white-bellied musk deer or Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) is a musk deer species occurring in the Himalayas of Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan and China.It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List because of overexploitation resulting in a probable serious population decline. The species is nocturnal, crepuscular, and elusive, making direct observation of habitat use and behavior difficult. Additionally, Himalayan musk deer are sought by local people for their fur and meat, which is considered a delicacy. "Family Moschidae" Help us improve the site by taking our survey. Himalayan musk deer are listed as endangered on both the IUCN Red List and the US Federal List. (2018). March 15, 2009 Groves, Yingxiang, and Grubb (1995) suggest a difference in the appearance of the throat: while M. chrysogaster have distinct white stripes or a white patch on their throats, this characteristic is vague in Moschus leucogaster, if present at all. Convergent in birds. CITES lists the small number of Himalayan musk deer that inhabit China in Appendix II and all other Himalayan musk deer in Appendix I. Himalayan musk deer are threatened by hunting, habitat fragmentation, habitat reduction, and habitat destruction. Johns Hopkins University: Johns Hopkins University Press. The gestation period is 185 to 195 days. 2011. March 15, 2009 uses smells or other chemicals to communicate, a substance used for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Photo about White-bellied musk deer or Himalayan musk deer Moschus leucogaster. Groves, C., W. Yingxiang, P. Grubb. at http://arts.anu.edu.au/grovco/GrovesWangGrubb.pdf. 2005. Though we edit our accounts for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information in those accounts. Component of the ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase complex (complex III or cytochrome b-c1 complex) that is part of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Moschus leucogaster – Himalayan Musk deer. 2008. The Animal Diversity Web team is excited to announce ADW Pocket Guides! Reviewed-Annotation score: -Protein inferred from homology i. Search in feature It is listed as endangered by the IUCN because of overexploitation resulting in a probable serious population decline. Sagarmatha Nationalpark. ("Family Moschidae", 2009; Green, 1978; "Himalayan musk deer (Moschus moschiferus moschiferus)", 2010), Himalayan musk deer typically live for 10 to 14 years in the wild. Pp. Musk deer can refer to any one, or all seven, of the species that make up Moschus, the only extant genus of the family Moschidae. Seeds are moved as deer forage and also may cling to their fur. Abstract . 46, No. This mountainous species is accustomed to navigating moderately to very steep slopes. found in the oriental region of the world. 2020. Members of this species are thought to use latrine sites and other strong-smelling secretions to mark their territory. at http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/13901. March 17, 2009 The species is nocturnal, crepuscular, and elusive, making direct observation of habitat use and behavior difficult. Himalayan musk deer have a distinctive bounding gait. They can jump as far as 6 m, which is advantageous when being chased by slower predators ("Family Moschidae", 2009; Aryal, 2005; Nyambayar, et al., 2008), The male musk sac is highly sought after by humans, and hunting and trapping have caused declines in Himalayan musk deer populations. www.ecolevol.org | 1 | ˘ˇˆ ORIGINAL RESEARCH Ecological correlates of Himalayan musk deer Moschus leucogaster Paras Bikram Singh1,2,3 | 4| Cite this page along with its URL as: Bayani, A. The Animal Diversity Web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students. During this time, the young remain in hiding, independent of their mothers except when feeding. Classification, To cite this page: Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster; hereafter musk deer) are endangered as a result of poaching and habitat loss. Email: hbtlp@wlink.com.np Creature Profile . (On-line). Journal of Applied Animal Research: Vol. Timmins, R., J. Duckworth. Aryal, A. Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster ; hereafter musk deer) are endangered as a result of poaching and habitat loss. Mammal Species of the World. Young deer become sexually mature by 16 to 24 months of age. Read More. Because Himalayan musk deer roam at elevations higher than 2,500 m, their habitat predominantly consists of vegetation typical of alpine regions. Synapomorphy of the Bilateria. Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus leucogaster) is a species of genus Moschus of the family Moschidae. Online Burma/Myanmar Library. Merkmale. The ADW Team gratefully acknowledges their support. They are ruminants, so they can quickly leave feeding grounds if threatened and further digest their food at a later time when safe from harm. (On-line). Selection of latrine sites by Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) in Neshyang Valley, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal. Nepal The Conflict. at http://www.burmalibrary.org/reg.burma/archives/200010/msg00023.html. Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network. 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