Mammal · GBIF taxon 2441161
Red-flanked Duiker
Cephalophus rufilatusThe 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
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- insects
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
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyBovidae
- SpeciesCephalophus rufilatus
Native
Interaction riskLow
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- 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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