Mammal · GBIF taxon 7261461
Blue Duiker
Philantomba monticolaAlso known as Bloubokkie, Blue Forest Antelope
Blue duikers are tiny forest-dwelling antelopes that weave silently through dense undergrowth in search of fallen fruits, seeds, and fresh foliage. Monogamous pairs defend permanent territories using secretions from facial scent glands beneath their eyes. When startled, they dart away in rapid, zig-zagging bounds while uttering a sharp, high-pitched whistle.
Smallest DuikerForest DwellerMonogamous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Fallen Fruits
- Fresh Leaves
- Fungi
Predators
- Leopards
- Crowned Eagles
- African Rock Pythons
ThreatsBushmeat snaring, habitat loss, and forest fragmentation
HabitatsDense rainforests, gallery forests, and coastal thickets
Life span10 to 12 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyBovidae
- SpeciesPhilantomba monticola
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe from a respectful distance; may kick or scratch if cornered.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Scan the shadowy forest floor early in the morning when pairs forage.
- Listening: Listen for a sharp whistling alarm call echoing through the dense brush.
- Minimizing Disturbance: Move slowly and remain quiet, as sudden sounds trigger instant flight.
Predator (c) Suvarna Parbhoo Mohan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Predator Ray in Manila / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Co-Occurring Relative The original uploader was Der Irbis at German Wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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