Weyns's Duiker
Cephalophus weynsi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderArtiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates and Cetaceans)
- FamilyBovidae (Bovids)
- GenusCephalophus (Forest Duikers)
- SpeciesCephalophus weynsi (Weyns's Duiker)
About the Weyns's Duiker
Weyns's duiker (Cephalophus weynsi) is a tiny antelope found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Central African Republic and western Kenya. It is sometimes spelled "Weyn's", "Weyns", or "Weyns'" duiker. Weyns's duikers average about 33 lb (15 kg) in weight when full grown, with a shoulder height of about 17 in (43 cm). They have plain rufous coats.
This duiker makes it home in lowlands and montane rainforests. IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (2016). "Cephalophus weynsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T4152A50184533. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T4152A50184533.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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Recent sightings of Weyns's Duiker in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Weyns's Duiker in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Weyns's Duiker sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Weyns's Duiker in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Weyns's Duiker in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.