Axis axis

Chital or Axis Deer

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Originally from the Indian subcontinent but widely introduced, presumably for their attractive spotted coat and impressive antlers. Popular prey on north american hunting ranches.

Other deer skulls featured on this site: Fallow, Muntjac, Red, Roe, Sika

chital skull

1. Chital skull, male, lateral view
 
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chital skull

1. Chital skull, male, dorsal view
 
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chital skull

1. Chital skull, female, lateral view
 
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Internet Resources

Standard references :
Smithsonian / Wilson & Reeder's Taxonomic List
University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web

Internet Resources :
Aging deer from their teeth

Taxonomy:
Order - Artiodactyla (cloven-hoofed)
Family - Cervidae (deer)
Subfamily - Cervinae (mighty fine deer)

Scientific Name:
Axis - Said to be so-named by Pliny

English Name:
Chital - Hindi word for spotted

Dental Formula
U 0.0.3.3 - L 3.1.3.3 (incisiform canine)

Measurements:  (defined)
Male:
Overall length - 266mm
Zygomatic width - 125mm
Female:
Overall length - 226mm
Zygomatic width - 98mm

Collection Data
Stage - Adult
Sex - M & F
Source - Captive bred (US)
Collector - J. Williams

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