National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Historically, the Bactrian Red Deer was widespread across the tugai (riparian) forests along the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers. Today, its populations have survived mainly in the upper and middle reaches of the Amu Darya — primarily in the Surkhandarya and Bukhara regions. Its natural habitat consists of floodplain tugai thickets.

The rutting season occurs in September–October, and fawns are born in May–June. Their diet mainly includes tree leaves, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.

The main threats to the species are habitat loss, degradation of tugai forests, deforestation, and poaching.

Hunting of the Bactrian (Bukhara) Red Deer is strictly prohibited. The species inhabits the Zarafshan and Kyzylkum National Parks, as well as the Lower Amu Darya Biosphere Reserve. Additionally, international breeding programmes are being implemented to support population recovery through captive breeding initiatives.