Moschus moschiferus (ungulate)
Mass: 9.3 kg based on Mathiesen et al. 2000 and Ward 1925
Abundance: 0.13 to 0.56% (median 0.34%)
Latitudinal range: 32.6° to 59.9°Habitats: (2), temperate broadleaf/mixed forest (3)
Found in 5 samples
China: Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Hunchun National Reserve (winter), Hunchun National Reserve (summer)
Russia: Geographical Society Cave, Khayrgas Cave - Layer 4 (1998–1999 pit)
Size measurements:
♀ body mass | 5700 kg | N = 1 | Mathiesen et al. 2000 |
♂ body mass | 9500 kg | N = 1 | Mathiesen et al. 2000 |
body mass | 9979 kg | N = 1 | Ward 1925 |
body mass | 13608 kg | N = 1 | Ward 1925 |
See also Moschus, Moschus berezovskii, Moschus sp.