Entry No. 009 – Saola

Digital Illustrated Library – Art by Armalar

Overview

A structured digital entry documenting one of the rarest and most elusive large mammals, often referred to as the “Asian unicorn.”

Scientific Information

Scientific Name: Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
Scientific Description: Vu Van Dung et al., 1993

Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae

Geographic Distribution

Restricted to remote mountainous forests along the Laos–Vietnam border.

Key Biological Characteristics

Extremely rare sightings
Forest-dwelling species
Elusive behavior

Conservation Context

Status: Critically Endangered
Population Trend: Decreasing
Primary Threat: Hunting

Ecological Relevance

Likely plays a role as a browser within forest ecosystems, contributing to vegetation dynamics.

NFT Properties (Summary)

Biological Profile

Body Size: ~1.5 m
Lifespan: Unknown
Diet Type: Herbivore

Ecological Profile

Habitat Type: Tropical Forest
Biome: Tropical
Ecological Role: Browser

Signature Trait

Extreme rarity

Rarity Classification

Conservation Tier: Legendary
Rarity Score: 43
Overall Rarity Level: Legendary

Closing Note

This entry represents the mystery of biodiversity and the many species that remain largely unknown.

Digital Artwork