Chital
Axis axis
ok. 90 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- zwykle 65–85 kg; największe samce około 98–110 kgAdult males
Chital — size comparison
The chital (Axis axis), also called the axis deer, comes from the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. It inhabits open woodland, grassy clearings and riverside w
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 90 cm
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Chital — size comparison — facts and sources
The chital (Axis axis), also called the axis deer, comes from the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. It inhabits open woodland, grassy clearings and riverside woods. Its reddish coat retains white spots even in adulthood. A dark line runs along its back, while the underside remains pale.
It feeds on grasses, leaves, fruit and fallen plant material. Open feeding grounds beside trees allow it to alternate foraging with rest under forest cover. It is sociable and forms herds whose membership changes.
Males carry slender antlers, usually with three tines. Their growth cycle is not synchronised across all animals, so individuals at different stages of antler development can be seen together.
Źródła podają 75–100 cm w barku, zwykle 65–85 kg u samców, przy czym największe dojrzałe samce mogą dochodzić do około 98–110 kg. Plansza używa reprezentatywnych 90 cm. Poroże i uszy są wyłączone.