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Abbott Duiker

Cephalophus spadix

Distribution: Only in Tanzania, where they occur locally in mountain forests in the east and south, including Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Usambara, Uluguru and Uzungwa mountains.

Description: It is the smallest of the three "giant" duikers, the others being the Jentink and yellow-backed. Abbott's duikers stand around 26 inches (65 cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh about 121 pounds (55 kg). This duiker has a glossy, dark brown coat which is lighter on the underside. The face is paler and gray in color, with a large red tuft on the forehead; the horns are thin and short.

CITES: Not listed.

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