Central American Red Brocket

activity

Activity patterns. Reported by different authorities as being diurnal, nocturnal, or crepuscular. Seldom seen and little known because of extreme shyness and wariness. Often remains motionless when danger is sensed. Lacks endurance compared to other deer, and can be run down and killed by an ordinary dog. Excellent swimmer, easily crossing large rivers.

Cervidae

biology_ecology

Habitat. It is more common in well-preserved forests, especially humid ones. It can be found up to 2800 m above sea level. It is a species that seems to prefer primary tropical rainforest areas but has been recorded in areas of secondary vegetation as well.

Cervidae

biology_ecology

Movements, Home range and Social organization. Relatively sedentary, with a small home range, and adult males are territorial. The Mexican Red Brocket is basically solitary or a female may travel with her young. Males and females come together only briefly to mate.

Cervidae

breeding

Breeding. Mating occurs throughout the year. After a gestation of 225 days females give birth to a single fawn weighing 0.5 - 1. 4 kg; occasionally twins are born. The young remain with the mother through the first year. Females can breed at about one year, but the age of sexual maturity of males is unknown. One captive lived almost 14 years.

Cervidae