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Cervus timoriensis

Cervus timoriensis

Indonesia
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
temperate grasslands, dense forests, and open terrestrial biomes

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
grasses, fresh leaves, herbaceous plants, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

COMMENTS. — Two animals were taken back to France alive aboard Le Naturaliste (Jangoux et al. 2010: 269, 276). The animal lived at the Ménagerie of the Jardin des Plantes.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Cervus timoriensis is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to temperate grasslands, dense forests, and open terrestrial biomes, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of grasses, fresh leaves, herbaceous plants, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Cervus timoriensis.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIndonesia
Habitat Rangetemperate grasslands, dense forests, and open terrestrial biomes
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificCervus timoriensis
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCervidae