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Peters' duiker

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Artiodactyla

Genus
  
Cephalophus

Higher classification
  
Cephalophus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bovidae

Scientific name
  
Cephalophus callipygus

Rank
  
Species

Peters' duiker cdn1arkiveorgmedia303082C5494B384FB6A471B

Similar
  
White‑bellied duiker, Ogilby's duiker, Black‑fronted duiker, Bay duiker, Abbott's duiker

Peters' duiker (Cephalophus callipygus) is a small antelope found in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, southern Cameroon and northern Republic of Congo.

Peters's duikers weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) on average, and are about 20 in (50 cm) at the shoulder. They have grey-brown coats. Peters's duikers live in dense undergrowth in mountain rainforests. The total population is estimated at 380,000 individuals, with a declining trend.

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Peters' duiker Wikipedia