Indian muntjac Indian muntjac deer is the mammal with the lowest recorded diploid number of chromosomes, where 2n = 6. The male has a diploid number of 7 chromosomes. The similar Reeves's muntjac ("Muntiacus reevesi"), in comparison, has a diploid number of 46 chromosomes. They have played a major role in Southern Asia, being hunted for sport and for their meat and skin. Often, these animals are hunted around the outskirts of agricultural areas, as they are considered a nuisance for damaging crops and ripping bark from trees. Indian muntjac The Indian muntjac ("Muntiacus muntjak"), also called Southern red muntjac and barking
Fea's muntjac Fea's muntjac The Fea's muntjac or Tenasserim muntjac ("Muntiacus feae") is a rare species of muntjac native to southern Myanmar and Thailand. It is a similar size to the common muntjac (adult weight is 18 – 21 kg (40 - 46 lb)). It is diurnal and solitary, inhabiting upland evergreen, mixed or shrub forest (at an altitude of 2500 m (8200')) with a diet of grasses, low-growing leaves, and tender shoots. The young are usually born in dense vegetation, remaining hidden until able to travel with the mother. It is named after zoologist Leonardo Fea. Its other name comes from