The Barbary stag (Cervus elaphus barbarus), or Atlas deer is a subspecies of red deer that is native to North Africa.

Description

The Barbary stag is smaller than the typical red deer. Its body is dark brown with some white spots on its flanks and back. The antlers lack the bez (second) tine.

Range/Habitat

The Atlas deer is the only member of the deer family that is native to Africa. It thrives in forested areas of northeastern Algeria and western Tunisia.

Predators

External links

• US Fish & Wildlife Service entry for the Barbary Stag
• Description (Spanish)
• Inclusion of Cervus elaphus barbarus (Atlas deer) in Appendix I of CITES (with a description of this species)