noun
Reeves's muntjac; Chinese muntjac
A small barking deer species native to China and Taiwan, introduced in Japan. The name is usually written in katakana.
キョンは小さなシカの一種で、犬のように吠えることがある。
The Reeves's muntjac is a small deer species that sometimes barks like a dog.
千葉県では、外来種のキョンが増えている。
In Chiba Prefecture, the non-native Reeves's muntjac population is increasing.
The Japanese name キョン is likely derived from the Chinese name for the animal. The exact derivation is uncertain.