Cephalophus rufilatus
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In 3 days ~80% in a week >90%
The red-flanked duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus) is a species of small antelope found in western and central Africa in countries as far apart as Senegal and Sudan. Red-flanked duikers grow to almost 15 in (38 cm) in height and weigh up to 31 lb (14 kg). They have russet coats, with greyish-black legs and backs, and white underbellies. They feed on leaves, fallen fruits, seeds and flowers, and sometimes twigs and shoots. The adults are territorial, living in savannah and lightly wooded habitats, and the females usually produce a single offspring each year. They have lifespans of ten to fifteen years in captivity.
The red-flanked duiker is one of the smallest species of antelope, growing to a height of about 34 to 37 centimetres (13 to 15 in) with a weight of around 12 to 14 kilograms (26 to 31 lb). The head and body are blackish-grey near the spine gradually blending into a reddish-brown colour on the neck and flanks. There are small white markings on the ears and snout and a dark streak runs along the centre of the face. A tuft of black hairs grows between the horns and further coarse dark hairs grow along the top of the neck. The legs are bluish-grey. The sexes are...
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 2 | Chinko Conservation Area | 🇨🇫 Central African Republic |
| # | Zoo / Centre | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | San Diego Zoo Safari Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Brookfield Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Birmingham Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | ZooTampa | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | Oregon Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 8 | Hogle Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 9 | Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | |
| 10 | Valencia Bioparc | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Likely
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Flanked Duiker sighting in Chinko Conservation Area on a given day, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 16th most-seen of the 53 mammals we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 80%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
March and April
In those months about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Flanked Duiker in Chinko Conservation Area on a given day, against about 30% in February, May, July and November, the lowest months. Those are among Chinko Conservation Area's driest months, with about 45 mm of rain a month against 180 mm in August.
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Red-Flanked Duiker sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Among the best
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Red-Flanked Duiker sightings, Chinko Conservation Area ranks 2nd at about 40%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Niokolo-Koba National Park (Senegal, about 40%).
Same genus: Cephalophus
The closest relatives of the Red-Flanked Duiker that you can see in Chinko Conservation Area (genus Cephalophus, Forest Duikers) are Light-backed Duiker (about 60%), Weyns's Duiker (about 50%) and Bay Duiker (about 40%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Flanked Duiker is recorded against all the mammals logged in Chinko Conservation Area (36 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
