ENEndangered
Persian Fallow Deer
Dama mesopotamica
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in CERVIDAE
Threatened in Cyprus
Frequently asked questions
Why is Persian Fallow Deer classified as Endangered?
Persian Fallow Deer is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Persian Fallow Deer live?
Persian Fallow Deer occurs in Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Iran, Iraq, and Israel (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Persian Fallow Deer?
The main threats to Persian Fallow Deer are 12.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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