Its feet with interdigital webbing let it move across flooded terrain, making it unique among deer. Its branched antlers can measure 60 cm. Iberá protects the largest population in Argentina.
Behaviour
Solitary or in small groups. Active at dawn and dusk along the edges of the wetland.
How and when to see it
Dawn along the edges of the wetland. Portals Uguay, San Nicolás and Laguna Iberá.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where marsh deer has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where marsh deer lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameMarsh Deer
- Scientific nameBlastocerus dichotomus
- GroupMammal
- StatusNative
- Natural MonumentDeclared a Natural Monument of Corrientes Province (Decree-Law 1555, 1992).
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