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The tufted deer (''Elaphodus cephalophus'') is a small species of deer characterized by a prominent tuft of black hair on its forehead and fang-like canines for the males. It is a close relative of the muntjac, living somewhat further north over a wide area of central China northeastern Myanmar and have been recently seen in Afghanistan after it last appearance 60 years ago.〔http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2014/10/31/fanged-deer-pops-up-in-afghanistan-60-years-after-its-last-appearance/〕 Although suffering from overhunting and habitat loss, this deer is not considered to be endangered. It is the only member of the genus ''Elaphodus''. It is restricted to forested mountain habitat up to 4500 m above sea level, making study difficult. ==Subspecies== Four subspecies of the tufted deer are recognized, with one having doubtful taxonomic status:〔 *''E. c. cephalophus'' – the largest subspecies, brownish coat, found in southwestern China and northeastern Myanmar. *''E. c. michianus'' – has a relatively narrow snout, found in southeastern China. *''E. c. ichangensis'' – has a relatively broad snout and a greyish coat, found in Central China.〔(Tufted Deer (In Simplified Chinese) )〕 *''E. c. forciensus'' – doubtful subspecies, distribution unclear.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tufted deer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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