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Weyns's duiker

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Artiodactyla

Genus
  
Cephalophus

Higher classification
  
Cephalophus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bovidae

Scientific name
  
Cephalophus weynsi

Rank
  
Species

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

Weyns's duiker (Cephalophus weynsi) is a tiny antelope found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and western Kenya. It is sometimes spelled "Weyn's", "Weyns", or "Weyns'" duiker.

Weyns's duikers average about 33 lb (15 kg) in weight when full grown, with a shoulder height of about 17 in (43 cm). They have plain rufous coats.

This duiker makes it home in lowlands and montane rainforests.

References

Weyns's duiker Wikipedia