Endangered
Key Deer
Odocoileus virginianus clavium
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About
The key deer is a small subspecies of white-tailed deer endemic to the Florida Keys. They are one of the smallest deer species in North America.
Habitat
Florida Keys in the United States
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses, leaves, and shrubs
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Fun Facts
- Adult key deer stand only about 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) tall at the shoulder.
- They are excellent swimmers and can move between islands in the Florida Keys.
- Conservation efforts have helped increase their population from around 50 in the 1950s to over 700 today.
Conservation
StatusEndangered
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