Title
A new species of muntjac, Muntiacus putaoensis (Artiodactyla: Cervidae) from northern Myanmar
Author(s)
Amato G., Egan M.G., Rabinowitz A.
Published
1999
Publisher
Animal Conservation
Abstract
A new species of barking deer (Muntiacus spp.) is described from northern Myanmar. Diagnostic DNA character data are presented along with preliminary information on morphology, distribution and phylogenetic relationships. This discovery contributes significantly to our knowledge of this poorly studied group and highlights the importance of continued field surveys in remote regions. Similar studies have resulted in a significant increase in conservation efforts in other parts of South-east Asia, and argue for additional conservation efforts for this region.
Keywords
Artiodactyla; Cervidae; Muntiacus; Muntiacus muntjak; Muntiacus putaoensis
Access Full Text
A full-text copy of this article may be available. Please email the WCS Library to request.
![]()
Back
PUB12816