The Bornean yellow muntjac (Muntiacus atherodes) is a muntjac deer species, endemic to the moist forests of the island of Borneo.
Taxonomy It lives alongside the common muntjac. It is similar to its much more common cousin and was only recognised as a separate species in 1982.
Distribution It lives only on the island of Borneo. It has been documented in the protected forests of Sarawak and in logged forests of Bintulu. Long thought to be almost extinct in Kinabatangan, a photo of one was captured via a HUTAN camera trap.
Description Apart from the color difference, its antlers, which are just in length, are smaller than those of the common muntjac. It has not been extensively studied and has been described as a relict species.
Ecology This muntjac species is a potential prey of the Bornean tiger.
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