# Indian hog deer (*Axis porcinus*)

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The Indian hog deer (Axis porcinus) is a mammal of the family Cervidae, subfamily Cervinae, in the order Artiodactyla. It is a large, terrestrial herbivore of forest habitats with a nocturnal activity pattern, and adults weigh 34.42 kg, with values up to 37.45 kg reported. The species is listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List, a threatened category, and has a lifespan of 20 years, with values up to 22.9 years reported.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 34.4 kg – 37.5 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 20 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 22.9 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest |
| Gestation | 180 days – 227 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1 |
| Age at maturity | 10 months |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Cervidae
- genus: Axis
- species: *Axis porcinus* (Zimmermann, 1780)

Synonyms: *Cervus porcinus*

## Common questions

### Is the Indian hog deer endangered?

Yes. The Indian hog deer is listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List in a global assessment, which is a threatened category.

### How heavy is the Indian hog deer?

Adult Indian hog deer weigh 34.42 kg, and our sources report values up to 37.45 kg. This places it in the large size class (25 to 250 kg).

### What does the Indian hog deer eat?

The Indian hog deer is a herbivore.

### How long does the Indian hog deer live?

The Indian hog deer has a lifespan of 20 years, and our sources report values up to 22.9 years.

### How many young does the Indian hog deer have?

The Indian hog deer has 1 young per litter, after a gestation period of 226.7 days.

### What kind of animal is the Indian hog deer?

The Indian hog deer is a mammal of the family Cervidae in the order Artiodactyla, and it belongs to the genus Axis.

### Who named the Indian hog deer?

The Indian hog deer, Axis porcinus, was named by (Zimmermann, 1780).

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