Weyns's duiker
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Cephalophus weynsi

Weyns's duiker (Cephalophus weynsi ) is a tiny antelope found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and western Kenya. It is sometimes spelled "Weyn's", "Weyns", or "Weyns'" duiker.

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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.

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Weyns's duiker habitat map
Weyns's duiker
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References

1. Weyns's duiker Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weyns's_duiker
2. Weyns's duiker on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/4152/50184533

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