Ruwenzori_duiker

Ruwenzori duiker

Ruwenzori duiker

Species of mammal


The Ruwenzori duiker or Ruwenzori red duiker (Cephalophus rubidus) is a stocky but small antelope found only in the Ruwenzori Mountains between Uganda and, probably, the Democratic Republic of Congo. They may be a subspecies of the black-fronted duiker[1] or the red-flanked duiker.

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The Ruwenzori duiker weighs about 15 kg (33 lb) and has a shoulder height of about 45 cm (18 in). They have rufous coats, lighter on their underbellies and darker on their backs. Their short, prong-like horns are about 8 cm (3.1 in) long.

They are found in subalpine zones above 3,000 metres (9,800 ft), where they eat herbs. They are diurnal.


References

  1. IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (2016). "Cephalophus nigrifrons ssp. rubidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T4147A50183744. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T4147A50183744.en. Retrieved 8 December 2023.



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