Yellow-backed Duiker

Cephalophus silvicultor

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The yellow-backed duiker is a shy, forest-dwelling antelope of the order Artiodactyla, from the family Bovidae. Yellow-backed duikers are the most widely-distributed of all duikers. They are found mainly in Central and Western Africa, ranging from Senegal and Gambia on the western coast, through to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to western Uganda; their distribution continues southward into Rwanda, Burundi, and most of Zambia.

Fun Fact

Yellow-backed duikers are the largest duiker species at up to 80 kg (176 lb), and their bright yellow dorsal patch is made of erectile hair that they raise when alarmed to signal danger.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

10-14 years

Threats

Wildfire
Poaching
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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