Amazonian brown brocket
Scientific name: Mazama nemorivaga
- How weight is recorded: Carcass weight
Field notes
Appearance
Small deer with russet to dark-brown coat, often with reddish sheen on the back. Males possess small, unbranched spikes; females are hornless. Distinctive dark hooves with pale undersides.
Size and weight
Males weigh 3.5–4.5 kg, females 3–4 kg; body length 60–77 cm.
Habitat
Moist lowland and foothill forest up to around 1500 m elevation, favouring areas with dense understorey vegetation and proximity to streams. Thrives in primary and secondary forest with thick brush cover.
Distribution
Amazon basin of South America, ranging from western Brazil through Peru and Colombia to Ecuador's borders. Inhabits humid lowland and premontane forest.
Diet
Fallen fruits from forest trees, leafy vegetation, fungi, and grasses; fruit availability varies seasonally and drives dietary preference.
Behaviour
Predominantly crepuscular and nocturnal, especially in areas with human activity. Territorial, typically solitary or paired; mark territory with droppings and scent marks.
Hunting tips
Look for small, round droppings and fine prints in soft earth near streams and fruiting trees. Move slowly through dense understorey at dawn or dusk; these deer are wary and quick to flee. Small home ranges mean repeated scouting of productive areas will yield results.
Carcass weight
This species is logged by carcass weight — the animal weighed dressed, the way hunting teams normally report it.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 3 countries in Huntify.
Names in other languages
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.