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Cervus unicolor

Cervus unicolor

9.9
A large deer from southern and southeast Asia with antlers that have three points
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sambar
  • The Cervus unicolor, also known as the sambar, can be found in various habitats across southern Asia.

Examples

  • The impressive antlers of the Cervus unicolor make it distinctive among Asian deer species.

  • The Cervus unicolor is often found in dense forests.

  • The Cervus unicolor is commonly found in the forests of India and Sri Lanka.

  • Wildlife researchers tracked a group of Cervus unicolor during their spring migration.

  • Did you see a Cervus unicolor during your trip to India?

  • In India, the Cervus unicolor is often spotted near water sources in wooded areas.

  • Conservation efforts are focused on preserving the natural habitat of the Cervus unicolor to protect this species.

Synonyms

sambar
vsCervus unicolor
  • Indian
9.5

A large deer from South Asia that has antlers with three tines

is the scientific Latin name used instead of the common English name
sambur
vsCervus unicolor
  • Indian
9.9

A large deer from South Asia with antlers that have three points

includes southeast Asia as part of its native range

Surface Forms

Cervus unicolor singular
Cervus unicolors plural

Morphology

Cervus + unicolor

This is a Latin binomial combining the genus name Cervus (a deer) with the specific epithet unicolor (literally ‘one‑coloured’). A learner who knows both constituents could infer it denotes a particular deer species characterized by a single/uniform colour, but the precise identification as ‘sambar’ is not derivable from the parts alone and the Latin taxonomic form may be unfamiliar to learners.

Etymology

Cervus unicolor is a Latin name made from cervus ('deer') and unicolor ('one colour'). It points to a large, mostly even-coloured deer (the sambar), so the name helps you remember which kind of deer it is.