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🦌 Chital Deer

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LC — Least ConcernPopulation: stable→ stableAssessed 2016

Population

stable

Estimated in the wild

IUCN Status

LC

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Current trajectory

Range States

12

Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Gujarat

Description

The Chital Deer, also known as the Spotted Deer or Axis Deer, is the most common deer species in Indian forests. Its beautiful spotted coat and graceful appearance make it a quintessential sight in national parks across the country.

Habitat

Deciduous forests, grasslands, savannahs, and forest edges — prefers areas with abundant water and grazing

Threats

  • Habitat loss to agriculture and development
  • Hunting in some regions
  • Road accidents in fragmented landscapes
  • Competition with livestock in degraded habitats

Geographic Range

Found in

Madhya PradeshUttarakhandKarnatakaRajasthanMaharashtraTamil NaduKeralaUttar PradeshBiharOdishaAssam

Species data from IUCN Red List. Range information based on known distribution.

Gujarat