Dama mesopotamica Brooke, 1875

Mesopotamian fallow deer, Persian fallow deer

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Synonym/s: Dama dama mesopotamica Brooke, 1875; Dama clactoniana mesopotamica Brooke, 1875; Cervus mesopotamicus Brooke, 1875

Conservation Status

Last record: mid-20th century or before

Rediscovered in 1956 or 1957

Distribution

Iran

Biology & Ecology

Hypodigm

Media

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