- "Axis porcinus, also commonly known as Hog Deer, originates from Southeast Asia. They are one of the smallest deer species, which means that males grow to a size of 0.70 m at the shoulders and reach a weight of around 50.00 kg. Hog deer trophies can reach a length of 0.41 m and a hunter can expect and average trophy of 0.23 m - 0.31 m in length. Being smaller in stature than most other deer could make the Hog Deer harder to spot in nature.
Often found in smaller groups of two to ten, they can be seen grazing near calmer woodland areas, and near coastal heaths, with them being most active during the early and late hours of the day." - ― In-Game Description
The Hog Deer (Axis porcinus) is a class 3 deer species that can be hunted on Emerald Coast. It is one of TWO deer species under the genus "Axis" in game. The other is the Axis Deer.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Elusive and cautious. |
| Habitat | Next to woodlands, near coastal heaths. |
| Senses | Excellent smell, good hearing, decent vision. |
| Social | Solitary or in pairs. Can be found in groups when feeding. |
| Active | During dusk and dawn |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 3 Ammo, Sambar Caller |
| Species | Axis Porcinus |
| Difficulty | Average |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times[1] | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 04:00 |  Resting
|
| 04:00 - 07:00 |  Feeding
|
| 07:00 - 10:00 | Resting
|
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Resting
|
| 13:00 - 17:00 |  Drinking
|
| 17:00 - 21:00 | Feeding
|
| 21:00 - 00:00 | Resting
|
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
Red - Kills immediately |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur Variants[]
Male[]
Brown
Dark Brown
Dark Spotted
Leucistic
Piebald
Spotted
Female[]
Brown
Dark Spotted
Leucistic
Piebald
Spotted
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Brown (79.68%) | Dark Brown (6.67%), Dark Spotted (6.67%), Spotted (6.67%) |
Piebald (0.21%), Leucistic (0.11%) |
X |
| Female | Brown (85.37%) | Dark Spotted (7.14%), Spotted (7.14%) |
Piebald (0.23%), Leucistic (0.11%) |
X |
Trivia[]
- The Hog Deer gets its name because of how similar it is to Hogs. For example when startled, the Hog Deer flees by hanging its head low and barreling through vegetation, instead of doing the more "Deer-like" behavior of keeping the head high and jumping over vegetation. Other distinct fleeing behavior includes their propensity to "Scatter" in different directions instead of fleeing in a herd in one direction, again like a Hog. [2] [3]
- Even it's body plan is very "Hog-like". Their hind quarters are longer than their front quarters, raising their butts into the air and giving them a "hunched" look. This type of hunched-back is only shared by a handful of other deer species, like the Northern Red Muntjac for example.
