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The Red Brocket (Mazama americana), is a species of brocket deer from South America. It also occurs on the island of Trinidad in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Its body is mostly chestnut in color, with a lighter brown head and neck. The inner thighs and the underside of the tail are white. The male has small antlers. This species is the largest of the brockets. The shoulder height is 35–75 cm (14–30 in); the head and body length 72–135 cm (28–53 in); tail length 3–6 in (8–15 cm). These deer typical weigh 18 to 30 kg (40-66 lbs), but exceptional males may get as large as 45.5 kg (100 lbs).
The Red Brocket browses on vegetation, preferring fruit when it is available. It is generally solitary and stays in dense jungles. When alarmed, the animal raises its tail to flash the white, and stomps its hoof.
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