It is the name of a genus of mammals in the family Cervidae. They are known as red deer. The word has Nahuatl origin (from Mazatl), which means deer. It is also called Corzuela.
MAZAMA MAZAMA americana, a species of artiodactyl mammal in the family Cervidae found in several countries in South America. It weighs about 21 kilos as an adult. Slender body, short fur and reddish brown color.