Cephalophus rufilatus (*) Cladus: Eukaryota Name Cephalophus rufilatus Gray, 1846 References * Cephalophus rufilatus on Mammal Species of the World. Vernacular names The Red-flanked Duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus), is a tiny antelope found in western and central Africa. Red-flanked Duikers grow to almost 15 inches (35 centimetres) in height and weigh up to 31 pounds (12 kilograms). They have a russet coat, with black legs and back and a white underbelly. The duiker feeds on leaves, fallen fruits, seeds, flowers, and sometimes small birds or other small animals. They have a lifespan of 10-15 years in captivity. The wild population is estimated at 170,000 individuals. 1. ^ IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (2008). Cephalophus rufilatus. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 16 January 2009. * zoo.org Source: Wikipedia, Wikispecies: All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License |
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