Duiker
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Scientific name | Cephalophinae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Gray |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Even-toed ungulates |
| Rank | Genus |
| Did you know | The common name "duiker" comes from the Afrikaans word duik, or Dutch duiken - both mean "to dive", which refers to the practice of the animals to frequently dive into vegetation for cover. |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1389412 |
About Duiker
A duiker is a small to medium-sized brown antelope native to sub-Saharan Africa, found in heavily wooded areas. The 22 extant species, including three sometimes considered to be subspecies of the other species, form the subfamily Cephalophinae.
Duiker Photos
