elk
(Cervus canadensis Linnaeus)

Invasive Listing Sources

No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.

Taxonomic Rank

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Subclass: Theria
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Cervidae
Subfamily: Cervinae
Genus: Cervus
Subject: Cervus canadensis Linnaeus

Synonyms and Other Names

Other Common Names:
wapiti, red deer

Categories

Wildlife - Mammals
Other Damage Agents - Animal Caused Damage

References

Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)