Yellow-striped chevrotain

Head and body length in the species is typically . Dorsally, it is a warm yellowish brown in color with at least two light yellow stripes longitudinally along flanks separated by a row of light yellow spots. Two distinct stripes along back plus another below the tail, all are pale yellow in color. Fur is fine and coarse. Tusk-like upper canines are visible in males. == Distribution ==

The yellow-striped chevrotain is endemic to the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Its range extends from the Sinharaja Forest in the south, through the lowlands around Colombo, and north to Katagamuwa on the border of the Dry Zone. It also occurs in the highlands, at least as far as the Kandy District. == Habitat ==

This species is primarily restricted to wet forests but demonstrates considerable adaptability to human-modified landscapes. It is known to freely enter rice paddies and is more abundant in secondary forest than in primary forest. It also occurs commonly in rubber plantations and home gardens. While riverine forests in the intermediate zone are known to support other Wet Zone endemics, it is unclear if the yellow-striped chevrotain utilizes these habitats. ==References==