This deer uses sparsely vegetated grasslands, savannas, and forest edges in South America. Its coat ranges from gray-brown to brown; the rump and upper tail are typically orange, while the underside of the tail is white. It rests in dense cover by day and emerges into open areas to feed at night.
The back and sides range from grayish brown to brown. The rump and upper tail are usually orange, the underside is white, and a dark brown tuft commonly marks the forehead.
It is commonly associated with moderately dry to humid settings with sparse vegetation, including bushy grasslands, savannas, and forest borders. It stays in dense cover by day and emerges to feed in open areas at night.
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