The Gilled Antelope (or Gilled Deer) claimed under the classification of "Cetaformia anthalopus" is a false species.
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Myth
This species was rumored to be either an antelope or deer which had the capability to breath underwater by use of a set of gills on its muzzle. Antelope are Ruminant hoofed Mammals of the family Bovidae in the order of Even-toed ungulates. A deer is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. A gill is an anatomical structure found in many aquatic organisms Reports claiming the creature to be real state that the rare sightings occur in Cambodia. The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East
Basis
The basis for this fictional species is an actual rare animal called the Saola (Vu Quang Ox). The Saola or Vu Quang ox, also infrequently Vu Quang bovid ( Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) one of the world's rarest Mammals is a Forest This species has a large set of maxillary glands or sinuses situated just in front of its eyes. Sinus is Latin for "bay" "pocket" "curve" or "bosom" The external portion of the gland forms a rectangular depression along the upper muzzle approximately 9 centimeters in length. Covering this depression is a muscular flap which can be raised to expose the gland. A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release such as Hormones or Breast milk, often into the Bloodstream The Vu Quang Ox is native mainly to Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, though it is not impossible that sightings in northeast Cambodia could have occurred. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Laos (ˈlɑːoʊs or /ˈlaʊs/ officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a Landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma
Etymology
The original source of the biological classification Cetaformia anthalopus is unknown, but translates to "antelope whale-form. "
Sources
Robichaud, W. G. 1998. Physical and behavioral description of a captive saola, Pseudoryx nghetinhensis. Journal of Mammalogy 79(2): 394-405.
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