Status : Endangered

Interesting Facts: This species (Tragulus javanicus fulviventer) was first discovered in 1836 as a distinctive subspecies endemic to Singapore. In 1924, it was still considered as fairly numberous, with sighting even in Botanic Gardens. As it is a unqiue subspecies confined to Singapore it is definitely scientific valued and deserving of further study.

Size: 45cm

Diet: Mousedeers are true forest mammals, feeding by browsing on low bushes, vegetation. They are smart creatures that follow the monkey around to feed. As monkey are messy-eater and tend to litter the forest floor with unfinished food. Omnivorous, fallen fruits, young shoots form a major portion of their diet.

Activity: Active periodically both during day and night. Generally solitary;

Habitat: Lowland forest, secondary forest. Presently restricted to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Area.

Threats: Poaching, stray feral dogs, habitat destruction.

References: The Singapore Red Data Book (Threatened Plants and Animals of Singapore)