Red-flanked Duiker
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| Cephalophus rufilatus Gray, 1846 |
The Red-flanked Duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus), is a tiny antelope found in western and central Africa.
Red-flanked Duikers grow to almost 15 inches (35 centimetres) in height and weigh up to 31 pounds (12 kilograms). They have a russet coat, with black legs and back and a white underbelly.
The duiker feeds on leaves, fallen fruits, seeds, flowers, and sometimes small birds or other small animals. They have a lifespan of 10-15 years in captivity.
[edit] References
- Antelope Specialist Group (1996). Cephalophus rufilatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006.
- zoo.org
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