Location
Found throughout Mexico, with different subspecies inhabiting specific regions.
Description
The Mexican white-tailed deer is known for its smaller size compared to some other subspecies and its distribution across various regions of Mexico.
The Mexican (Pacific Coast) whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus sinaloae) is a subspecies of white-tailed deer found in the states of Sinaloa, Nayarit, Colima, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas along Mexico’s Pacific coast. These deer are generally larger than the Mexican Gulf Coast whitetail but smaller and with lower antler scores than the Mexican Texanus.
The Mexican (Central Plateau) whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus mexicanus) is a subspecies of white-tailed deer found in the rugged mountains of north-central Mexico, specifically within the Central Plateau region. They are found in states like Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, and Zacatecas, among others.
The Mexican (Texanus) whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus texanus) is a subspecies of white-tailed deer found in parts of Mexico, particularly in states like Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas. It is known for its large size and impressive antlers compared to other Mexican white-tailed deer subspecies.
Habitat
Mexican (Pacific Coast) Whitetail Deer can be found in diverse habitats including deciduous and tropical dry forests.
The Mexican (Central Plateau) whitetail reside in the rugged mountains of North Central Mexico, including areas in the Sierra Madre in Zacatecas and Guanajuato.
The Mexican (Texanus) whitetail inhabit the xeric scrub and thorn forests of northeastern Mexico.
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