Asian Deer: Genus Cervus

The genus Cevus is composed of 4 deer species.  The largest of these is the Elk or "wapiti" (Cervus canadensis).  The genus was a very large genus with nearly 12 species.  Yet, 8 of the species split into other genera (Rucervus, Rusa, and Przewalskium). The remaining species are:

• Central Asian Red Deer - (Cervus affini)
• Elk - (Cervus canadensis)
• Red Deer - (Cervus elaphus)
• Sika Deer - (Cervus nippon)