Patagonian huemul — size comparison

The Patagonian huemul inhabits the Andes of Chile and Argentina. It formerly occupied a larger area; its present refuges are scattered. It uses mountain forests

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Height

Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

Patagonian huemul

Hippocamelus bisulcus

ok. 85 cmAdult male
at the withers
Mass
40–100 kg — zakres przytoczony przez CONAF
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
Patagonian huemulHeight at withersapprox. 85 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

85–85 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Patagonian huemul — size comparison — facts and sources

The Patagonian huemul inhabits the Andes of Chile and Argentina. It formerly occupied a larger area; its present refuges are scattered.

It uses mountain forests, scrub and meadows, selecting leaves, shoots, herbs and grasses according to local conditions. In some areas it changes elevation seasonally. It occurs alone or in small groups. The female usually rears one offspring, and quiet shelters are needed while caring for the young.

Illegal hunting, habitat conversion and free-roaming dogs hinder population recovery. Conservation includes establishing refuges and preserving connections between isolated groups.

Measurement sources