




cephalophus rufilatus
The Red-Flanked Duiker is a small and shy antelope found in the forests of Africa. With its beautiful reddish-brown coat and white stripes, it blends perfectly into its leafy surroundings!
Hábitat: Tropical forests and woodland areas in Central and West Africa
The Red-Flanked Duiker has striking reddish-brown flanks with a dark bluish-grey back, creating a distinctive saddle pattern. It also features a bold black stripe down its face and a black muzzle. Both males and females grow short, spiky horns.





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Baby duikers are called 'kids' and are born with their eyes open!
Both male and female Red-Flanked Duikers grow tiny, sharp horns!
Duikers often freeze completely still when sensing danger to blend in!
They have a special black stripe that runs from their nose to their forehead!
Red-Flanked Duiker can 'dive' into thick vegetation because its small, wedge-shaped body helps it disappear instantly from predators.
Red-Flanked Duiker has a unique ability to eat fruit fallen from trees because it follows monkeys and birds for tasty snacks.
Red-Flanked Duiker can leave scent messages for other duikers using glands below its eyes, helping it communicate.
These little browsers eat fruits, leaves, and fungi found on the forest floor.
Panthera pardus
a primary predator of adult duikers.
Caracal aurata
preys on smaller or younger duikers.
Ficus exasperata
eats fallen fruits from this fig tree.
Spondias mombin
relies on fruits and leaves from this tree.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Peligro
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55-75 cm
9-12 kg
10-12 años
45 km/h
These little browsers eat fruits, leaves, and fungi found on the forest floor.
Tropical forests and woodland areas in Central and West Africa
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