Peters's Duiker
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| Cephalophus callipygus Peters, 1876 |
Peter's Duiker (Cephalophus callipygus), is a small antelope found in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, southern Cameroon and northern Republic of Congo.
Peter's Duikers weigh about 40 pounds (18 kilograms) on average, and are about 20 inches (50 centimeters) at the shoulder. They have a grey-brown coat.
Peter's Duikers live in dense undergrowth in mountain rainforests.
[edit] References and external links
- Antelope Specialist Group (1996). Cephalophus callipygus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006.
- Wild-about-you.com
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