Details for Marsh Deer

• Marsh Deer

  The marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) is the largest deer species in South America, primarily found in wetland regions like the Iberá marshes in Argentina. It has a reddish-brown coat and large, distinctive hooves adapted for walking in marshy terrain. Males grow impressive branched antlers. This species feeds on aquatic plants and grasses. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the marsh deer is considered vulnerable. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of wetland ecosystems.

  

  Habitat: The Marsh Deer lives in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay.