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Duiker, Peter's

Latin name: Cephalophus callipygus

Subspecies: None.

Distribution: From Cameroun in West across the African Continent to Kenya in East.

Habitat: See Red-flanked Duiker.

Description: Small antelope with a weight of around 20 kg and a shoulder height of 50 - 60 cm. General colour brownish fawn merging to bright rufous posteriorly. Has the characteristic crest of hair between the horns (not as long as some of the other Duikers').

Hunting method: Normally lying in wait or pursch, but can also be attracted within shooting range by imitation of the distress calls of smaller animals.

Hunting available in: Cameroun, CAR and Northern Tanzania.

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