There seems to be some confusion surrounding the classification of brockets in Central and South America. They are a species (or several species as the case may be) of rainforest deer that range throughout much of southern Central America and down through the northern half of South America. This subspecies (or not) is the Central American red brocket, photographed in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. They are mostly solitary creatures, preferring dense jungle habitat, and they forage on vegetation and fruits when available. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 350mm) ISO 3200, f/4 at 1/50th of a second
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There seems to be some confusion surrounding the classification of brockets in Central and South America. They are a species (or several species as the case may be) of rainforest deer that range throughout much of southern Central America and down through the northern half of South America. This subspecies (or not) is the Central American red brocket, photographed in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. They are mostly solitary creatures, preferring dense jungle habitat, and they forage on vegetation and fruits when available.
This creature’s coloration certainly blends in with the same hues found in its the jungle habitat. Very beautiful!
Thanks Sue. Yeah, I almost missed this guy as he/she stood motionless watching me approach.
This deer appears to be very small. Is it?
They are fairly small. The average weight is only between 53 and 106 pounds.
Woah. It almost looks like a plastic toy!
—– At ranch in Texas
—– Brave can shoot ’em I surmise
—– Just between the eyes.
—– Beautiful forest greyhound.
interesting animal!
No doubt, Amanda. So many different kinds of deer out there in the world.
his back ground sure blends in with his color, great pic.
Thanks Michael.