Water Chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus)

Water Chevrotain, a reference photo — Photo: Goldfuss, Georg August; Schreber, Johann Christian Daniel; Wagner, Andreas Johann · Public domain

The water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus), also known as the fanged deer, is a small ruminant found in tropical Africa. This is the only species in the genus Hyemoschus. It is the largest of the 10 species of chevrotains, basal even-toed ungulates which are visually similar to deer, but are barely larger than small dogs.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Water Chevrotain being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cuniculus paca
Atherurus africanus
Tragulus napu
Philantomba monticola

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Tragulidae
Genus: Hyemoschus
Species: Hyemoschus aquaticus

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