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Peninsula Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus peninsulae

Classification

Family
Cervidae

The Tiburón Island mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus sheldoni) or Sheldon's mule deer, is a subspecies of the mule deer (Ococoileus hemionus) that is native to Tiburón Island, Sonora, Mexico. Anatomy The Tiburón Island mule deer differs from mainland populations by its variation in color, size, and dental measurements. Other changes may or may not be evident on the subspecies.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 43