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The Javan Rusa (Rusa timorensis) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): Australia, Indian Ocean (Reunion), Indonesia, Mauritius, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste. This species is also known by the following name(s): Javan Deer, Rusa Deer, Timor Deer, Cervus celebensis, C. hippelaphus, C. lepidus, C. moluccensis, C. peronii, C. russa, C. tavistocki, C. timorensis, C. tunjuc.
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