Yellow-striped chevrotain
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Moschiola kathygre

The yellow-striped chevrotain (Moschiola kathygre ) is a species of chevrotain described in 2005. It is found in the wet zones of Sri Lanka. It was recognized as a species distinct from Moschiola meminna based on the phylogenetic species concept.

Appearance

Head and body length in the species is typically 43–51 cm. Dorsally, it is a warm yellowish brown in color with at least two light yellow stripes longitudinally along flanks separated by a row of light yellow spots. Two distinct stripes along back plus another below the tail, all are pale yellow in color. Fur is fine and coarse. Tusk-like upper canines are visible in males.

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References

1. Yellow-striped chevrotain Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-striped_chevrotain
2. Yellow-striped chevrotain on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136799/61979620

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