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Bay Duiker (Cephalophus dorsalis)

Bay Duiker

Cephalophus dorsalis

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying as threatened

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Bay Duiker

The bay duiker (Cephalophus dorsalis), also known as the black-striped duiker and the black-backed duiker, is a forest-dwelling duiker native to western and southern Africa. It was first described by British zoologist John Edward Gray in 1846. Two subspecies are identified. The bay duiker is reddish brown and has a moderate size. Both sexes reach 44–49 centimetres (17–19 in) at the shoulder. The sexes do not vary considerably in their weights either; the typical weight range for...

Key Facts

  • Near threatened - close to being at risk.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Bay Duiker?

The scientific name of the Bay Duiker is Cephalophus dorsalis.

Is the Bay Duiker endangered?

The Bay Duiker is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

How many Bay Duiker sightings have been recorded?

130 observations of the Bay Duiker have been recorded on iNaturalist.

130 observations on iNaturalist
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