Cervus (ungulate)

Abundance: 0.01 to 99.37% (median 5.72%)

Latitudinal range: -40.5° to 67.8°

Habitats: (273), boreal forest/taiga (1), desert/xeric shrubland (3), montane grassland (1), temperate broadleaf/mixed forest (17), temperate coniferous forest (3), temperate savanna (2), tropical/subtropical coniferous forest (1), tropical/subtropical dry broadleaf forest (13), tropical/subtropical moist broadleaf forest (15)

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Found in 329 samples

Argentina: Meliquina Valley

Armenia: Hovk-1 Cave (Unit 4), Godedzor Level II C, Godedzor Level II B, Godedzor Level II A

Australia: Kangaroo Valley (low cattle disturbance), Ben Boyd National Park and Nadgee Nature Reserve

Belgium: Hof van Leugenhaeghe

Bhutan: Lamai Goempa Research Preserve

Bulgaria: Redaka II

Cambodia: Chhep Wildlife Sanctuary, Mondulkiri Protected Forest, Boh Dambang, Vat Komnou

Canada: Canadian National Railway (spring), Canadian National Railway (summer), Canadian National Railway (fall), Old Crow River Loc. 11A (square S30E120), Charlie Lake Cave (Zone IV), DjPp-8 (level A), DjPp-8 (level B), Pender Canal Site (trench), Irving-Johnston, St. Brieux (spring 2012)

China: Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Gouli Region, Nangunhe Nature Reserve, Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve, Dazhushan, Ma'anshan Cave (upper layer), Ma'anshan Cave (lower layer), Tawendaliha, Hunchun National Reserve (winter), Hunchun National Reserve (summer), Zongri type-site (Layer 1), Zongri type-site (Layer 2), Zongri type-site (Layer 3), Zongri type-site (Layer 4), Gezishan Locality 10 (Fourth layer), Kanas National Nature Reserve, Yujiagou (Layer 4), Taosi, Zhoujiazhuang, Mocun Cave, Shuangta, Gouwan, Muzhuzhuliang, Huoshiliang, Tianluoshan, Nanshan, Xiao Midi, Dabeigou, Cunkong Cave, Lower Pubu Cave, Wuyun Cave, Mohui Cave, Ganxian Cave, Bailongdong, Yanlidong (Late Stage), Yanlidong (Early Stage)

Croatia: Northern Velebit National Park, Mujina Pecina (Level B), Mujina Pecina (Level C), Mujina Pecina (Level D1), Mujina Pecina (Level D2)

Denmark: Mullerup (bone tools), Mullerup (waste), Mullerup (unidentified), Smakkerup Huse

France: Côte d’Or, Grotte du Bison (Level I), Mas d'Azil, Les Auzières 2, Les Canalettes (Layer 2), Les Canalettes (Layer 3), Les Canalettes (Layer 4), Noisetier Cave, Chez-Pinaud Jonzac (Layer 22), Coudoulous I (Faunal Unit II), Coudoulous I (Faunal Unit III), Coudoulous I (Faunal Units IV and V), Coudoulous I (Faunal Unit VI), Coudoulous I (Faunal Unit VII), Caune de l'Arago (Unit D), Saint-Vallier (LD3), Vergisson II, Romain-la-Roche, Lazaret (C II supérieur UA 13-17), Payre (ensemble G), Payre (ensemble F), Payre (ensemble D), Orgnac 3 (level 1), Les Pradelles (level 9), Les Pradelles (level 10), Tourville-la-Rivière (level D1), Soucy 1

Georgia: Ortvale Klde (late Middle Paleolithic), Ortvale Klde (early Upper Paleolithic), Dzudzuana Cave (lower area, Unit B)

Germany: Havelland, Untermassfeld, Schöningen 13 II-4

Greece: Lakonis Cave I (hearth complex), Lakonis Cave I (lower bone breccia), Kalamotó (KAL), Kalamotó (KLT)

Hungary: Oltovány Castle

India: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Valparai Plateau, Similipal Tiger Reserve (camera traps), Dachigam National Park, Takalghat, Naikund, Malvan (Period II), Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary (good habitat area), Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary (poor habitat area), Kunal - Period IA (Pre-Harappan - Layer 6), Kunal - Period IB (Early Harappan - Layer 5), Vadnagar (Ghaskol Darwaza Area), Vadnagar (Khari Kui (Primary School-3) Area), Agiabir (Period I - Narhan culture), Kotada Bhadli

Indonesia: PT. REA Kaltim Estates, PTSRH and PT SHJ, Acacia mangium plantation, Braholo Cave (Excavation Unit G6, Assemblage 4), Braholo Cave (Excavation Unit G6, Assemblage 3), Braholo Cave (Excavation Unit G6, Assemblage 2), Braholo Cave (Excavation Unit G6, Assemblage 1), Ngalau Gupin-B

Iran: Wezmeh Cave, Golestan National Park, Kobeh Cave, Tappeh Sang-e Chakhmaq (West Mound), Tappeh Sang-e Chakhmaq (East Mound)

Iraq: Palegawra Cave

Israel: Manot Cave (Area D, Biogenic Unit), Yiftah'el, Marj Rabba, Revadim Quarry, Revadim Quarry Area B, Qesem Cave Hearth unit, Qesem Cave LSBS, Ein Gev I, Oumm Qatafa Cave (layer D2)

Italy: Western Trento Province (2012), Cava Muracci, Riparo Biarzo (SU 5), Riparo Biarzo (SU 4 + 3B), Riparo Biarzo (SU 3A), Mondeval de Sora (SU 8), Mondeval de Sora (SU 31), San Teodoro Cave (Unit B-I), San Teodoro Cave (Unit B-II), Canale delle Acque Alte (Layer D-E3), Canale delle Acque Alte (Layer C2), Canale delle Acque Alte (Layer C1), Canale delle Acque Alte (Layer B), Canale delle Acque Alte (Layer A), La Sassa Cave, Casal Selce 2, Poggetti Vecchi, Isernia La Pineta (3 colluvio level), Capalbiaccio (Building J, Level III), Grotta Cucgiliana, Casal de'Pazzi

Japan: Mt. Ohdaigahara (eastern area), Fujiyoshida City, Hanaizumi, Obihiro (wildlife overpass), Torihama, Matsugae

Jordan: Wadi Taiyiba (WT6), Khirbat al-Mudayna al-'Aliya

Kazakhstan: Begash (Phase 1a), Begash (Phase 1b), Begash (Phase 2), Begash (Phase 3a), Begash (Phase 3b), Begash (Phase 4)

Lebanon: Moghr el-Ahwal Cave 3 (Phases F & E)

Malaysia: Merapoh, Planted Forest Zone, Deramakot Forest Reserve, Krau Wildlife Reserve (fruit garden), Krau Wildlife Reserve (control), Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Segaliud Lokan Forest Reserve, Anap Sustainable Development Unit, Endau Rompin National Park

Montenegro: Trlica (Bed 10), Trlica (Bed 5)

Myanmar: Hukaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (Outside the Core), Kweenkoh, Mae Nyaw Kee South

North Korea: Chongphadae Cave

Poland: Raj Cave (layer 4), Raj Cave (layer 6), Borsuka Cave (Layer III), Sadowie 2 (Early Bronze Age)

Portugal: Picareiro Cave (Layer D), Picareiro Cave (Layer E - Top), Picareiro Cave (Layer E - Middle), Picareiro Cave (Layer E - Lower), Picareiro Cave (Layer F), Picareiro Cave (Layer G), Torre Velha, Vale do Mouro (Stage 3), Foz do Enxarrique, Gruta de Figueira Brava (Area C)

Romania: Southern Transylvania, Noviodunum (TPF sector, Roman period), Noviodunum (TPF sector, Middle Ages)

Russia: Geographical Society Cave, Bugul'deika II Layer II-2, Sagan-Zaba II (Layer 2), Sagan-Zaba II (Layer 3A), Sagan-Zaba II (Layer 3B), Chagyrskaya Cave (Layer 5), Chagyrskaya Cave (Layer 6), Mezmaiskaya Cave (Layer 2A), Mezmaiskaya Cave (Layer 2B), Mezmaiskaya Cave (Layer 3), Khayrgas Cave - Layer 4 (1998–1999 pit), Khayrgas Cave - Layer 6 (1998–1999 pit), Khayrgas Cave - Layer 7 (1998–1999 pit)

Serbia: Garicin Grad (southeast corner tower, first phase), Garicin Grad (southeast corner tower, second phase)

Spain: Abric Romaní (Level Ja), Abric Romaní (Level Jb), Jou Puerta, El Horno Cave (Level 1), El Horno Cave (Level 2), Imanolen Arrobia, Cueva del Angel, El Mirador Cave, Cueva de Nerja (Last Glacial Maximum), Cueva de Nerja (Tardiglacial), Cueva de Nerja (Early Holocene), El Mirón Cave (Azilian), El Mirón Cave (Final Magdalenian), El Mirón Cave (Upper Magdalenian), El Mirón Cave (Middle Magdalenian), La Fragua Cave (Level 1), La Fragua Cave (Level 2), La Fragua Cave (Level 3), La Fragua Cave (Level 4), El Cierro Cave (Level B), El Cierro Cave (Level C), El Cierro Cave (Level C/D), El Cierro Cave (Level D), Fortress of Vilars (sector 7/1), Fortress of Vilars (sector 7/3), Punta Lucero Quarry, Bolomor Cave (Level XI), Bolomor Cave (Level XVIIc), Bolomor Cave (Level XII), Bolomor Cave (Level IV), Barranc de la Boella (La Mina 2), Barranc de la Boella (El Forn 1), Barranc de la Boella (El Forn 2), Barranc de la Boella (El Forn 3), Barranc de la Boella (El Forn 4), Punta Lucero III (Level F), Ambrona (AS1), Gran Dolina (TD6.3), La Puebla de Valverde

Taiwan: Nanzihshian (camera traps, April)

Thailand: Khao Yai National Park, Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Cave of the Monk (Area 1), Spirit Cave (Layer 2), Spirit Cave (Layer 2A), Spirit Cave (Layer 4), Ban Rai rockshelter, Tham Lod rockshelter (Unit 1), Tham Lod rockshelter (Unit 2), Tham Lod rockshelter (Unit 3), Doi Pha Kan

Turkey: Göbekli Tepe (Enclosure D), Ulucak Höyük (Level V), Ulucak Höyük (Level IV), Direkli Cave

Ukraine: Prolom II, Mirnoe, Grot Skeliastyi (III-3B), Grot Skeliastyi (III-3), Grot Skeliastyi (III-3A), Grot Skeliastyi (III-3-x), Buran-Kaya III Layer 4, Medzhibozh 1 (horizon 16a)

United Kingdom: Balderton Sand and Gravel

United States: North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River, Davis Mountain Preserve, Crystal Ball Cave, Papago Springs Cave, North Creek Shelter (Early Archaic), Hulme Site, Lower Walnut Settlement, Angel Site (Subdivision W10D), Wewukiyepuh, Trappers Point (Stratum III), Trappers Point (Stratum V), Trappers Point (Stratum VII), Weber I (Middle Archaic), Weber I (Late Archaic), Hobson Site, Hale Farm, Dead Indian Creek, Guard, Prison Farm, Cole Gravel Pit, Baker Village, Scovill, Hosterman's Pit, Polecat Creek (alluvial gravel), Flagg Swamp Rockshelter (Archaic), Nugget Canyon, West of US 287, Marmes Rockshelter (Marmes horizon), Cumberland Cave

Uzbekistan: Kara-tepe

Vietnam: Duoi U'Oi, An Son, Lang Trang (Cave II, breccia 5), Lang Trang (eastern galleries), Coc Muoi

See also Cervus albirostris, Cervus canadensis, Cervus duvaucelii, Cervus elaphus, Cervus eldii, Cervus fengqii, Cervus grayi, Cervus hanglu, Cervus nippon, Cervus philisi, Cervus phillisi, Cervus s.l. nestii vallonnetensis, Cervus sp., Cervus sp. 1, Cervus sp. 2, Cervus spp., Cervus unicolor, Cervus yunnanensis