Order Artiodactyla Higher classification Cephalophus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Cephalophus rubidus Rank Species | |
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Similar Harvey's duiker, Bangweulu tsessebe, Brooke's duiker, White‑bellied duiker, Peters' duiker | ||
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 or the red-flanked duiker.
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 long.
They are found in subalpine zones above 3,000 meters, where they eat herbs. They are diurnal.
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