From its discovery in 1862 to its extinction 70 years later, only 200 skins were exported, and though this toll was hardly enough in itself to account for the Schomburgk's deer extinction.
European interest did add to existing pressures on this rare animal.
The antlers made a spectacular trophy, but were also eagerly sought for their supposed medical and magical properties.
The antlers figured particularly in the Chinese medicine trade.
Habitat change was as least as decisive for the extinction of the Schomburgk's deer.