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Author: ucumari
Some facts about the
Black duiker
Adult weight : 18.1 kg (39.82 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 15 years
Gestation : 128 days
Black duiker
Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily : Cephalophinae
Species : Cephalophus niger
Which zoos have them?
Los Angeles Zoo (United States)The Black duiker is listed as Near Threatened (Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future, or LR/nt), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Habitats
Dry savanna, Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Subtropical / Tropical Dry forest and Subtropical / Tropical Dry Shrubland
Facts about the black duiker
Black duikers are very common in this sanctuary. (Full text)
Differing authorities have reported that the black duiker is diurnal, crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk), or nocturnal, although the latter two seem more likely. (Full text)
Description: Black Duikers are heavily built: short, stocky legs; long body; long head. (Full text)
Black duikers are a threatened 2. (Full text)