Cervidae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Cervidae
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
---|---|---|
Alces americanus | Moose | Primarily present on mainland and near islands. Occasionally found on Chichagof Island when individuals swim across Icy Straight. |
Cervus canadensis | Roosevelt Elk | Introduced to Etolin Island. Population has grown, and animals have begun to move to other nearby islands including Zarembo Island. They have also been reported from Kuiu Island. |
Odocoileus hemionus | Sitka Black-tailed Deer | Very common. From sea level to alpine when snow conditions allow. Concentrated at low elevations and on south-facing slopes in heavy snow years. |
Rangifer tarandus | Caribou | Likely to occur occasionally in Southeast Alaska, but Unsubstantiated. |