ENEndangered
Kashmir Muskdeer
Moschus cupreus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
LegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in MOSCHIDAE
Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kashmir Muskdeer classified as Endangered?
Kashmir Muskdeer 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 Kashmir Muskdeer live?
Kashmir Muskdeer occurs in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kashmir Muskdeer?
The main threats to Kashmir Muskdeer are 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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