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Tragulus javanicus

Tragulus javanicus

9.9
A small animal like a tiny deer with hooves that lives in forests in India and Malaysia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: tragulino javanés
  • Researchers observed the Tragulus javanicus feeding at dusk near the forest edge.

Examples

  • The Tragulus javanicus is rarely seen in the wild due to its elusive nature.

  • In Malaysia, the Tragulus javanicus can be spotted in dense forests.

  • Unlike the smaller kanchil, Tragulus javanicus prefers denser forest habitats.

  • The Tragulus javanicus is known for its shy nature.

  • Researchers were thrilled to document the rare sighting of the Tragulus javanicus in the wild.

  • The Tragulus javanicus is known for its characteristic spotted coat and small stature.

  • In the vibrant ecosystems of Malaysia, the Tragulus javanicus plays a crucial role as a forest dweller.

Synonyms

napu
vsTragulus javanicus
  • Indian
9.9

A small deer-like animal from Malaysia and India that is larger than a mouse-deer

is the similar species but only slightly larger than the kanchil

Surface Forms

Tragulus javanicus singular
Tragulus javanicuses plural

Morphology

Tragulus + javanicus

The name is compositional: 'Tragulus' denotes a small deer-like mammal and 'javanicus' is a Latin-form adjective meaning 'from Java', so the phrase transparently denotes the Tragulus species from Java. Taxonomic binomials follow a regular genus + specific-epithet pattern that is cross-linguistically recognizable, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Tragulus javanicus may come from two parts: Tragulus meaning 'little goat' and javanicus meaning 'from Java'. So the name gives a clear image of a small deer-like animal from Java, which helps you remember it is a tiny hoofed mammal called the 'Javan chevrotain'.