Elk

Cervus canadensis

Elk (Cervus canadensis) also commonly known as Tarim Red Deer, is a species of the class Mammalia (Mammals) in the family Cervidae (Cervids) and order Artiodactyla (Artiodactyls).

Gallery

Adult male

California, USA , 26 Dec 2023

Adult female

California, USA , 18 Jan 2020

Adult male

California, USA , 26 Dec 2023

Elk

Adult male

California, USA , 26 Dec 2023

Adult female

California, USA , 18 Jan 2020

Adult male

California, USA , 26 Dec 2023

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Mammalia
      - Order: Artiodactyla
        Family: Cervidae
        Genus: Cervus
        Species: Cervus canadensis

Species in the Genus of Cervus

Central Asian Red Deer

Cervus hanglu

Elk

Cervus canadensis

Red Deer (see Comments)

Cervus elaphus

Sika

Cervus nippon

Thorold's deer

Cervus albirostris

External Links

Cervus canadensis – Wikipedia