Megaloceros giganteus (Blumenbach, 1799:697)
Eurasian giant deer (proposed), Giant deer, Irish elk (misnomer), Giant Irish deer (misnomer)
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Alce gigantean Blumenbach, 1799:697; Megaceros giganteus (Blumenbach, 1799:697); Megaceros Hibernicus Owen (year?)
Conservation Status
Extinct
Last record: c. 6,000 BC
Distribution
Eurasia (Ireland to China)
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Ward (1892:41) lists 7 sets of antlers in various collections, for which he gives measurements.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa:
Media
References
Original scientific description:
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