Fauna
Mammal

Red-flanked Duiker

Cephalophus rufilatus

The Red-flanked Duiker is a small forest-edge antelope with a russet body, dark back and legs, and pale underside. It moves alone or in pairs through dense cover, feeding on fallen plant material and retreating quickly when disturbed.

small antelopeforest-edge browsersolitary ungulate
Red-flanked Duiker reference
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyInsects
Predators
  • leopards
  • pythons
  • large eagles
ThreatsBushmeat hunting, snaring, habitat conversion, agricultural expansion, and fragmentation
HabitatsForest-savanna mosaic, gallery forest, moist savanna, thickets, and woodland near water
Life spanWild lifespan is poorly documented; captive individuals may live ten to fifteen years
Classification
  1. FamilyBovidae
  2. SpeciesCephalophus rufilatus
Range & activity
Native
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Observe quietly from established routes and never pursue an animal into dense cover.
Responsible observation
  • Markings: Note the russet flanks contrasting with a dark back and legs.
  • Behavior: Watch shaded transition zones early or late in the day.
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