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yellow-backed duiker
Cephalophus silvicultor
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="yellow-backed-duiker"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata
(حبليات)
Class
Mammalia
(ثدييات)
Order
Artiodactyla
(مزدوجات الأصابع)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Cephalophus
Species
Cephalophus silvicultor
(yellow-backed duiker)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Duiquero de Lomo Amarillo
French
Céphalophe géant
German
Gelbrückenducker
Similar Species in Cephalophus
Abbott's Duiker
Cephalophus spadix
Endangered
Aders' duiker
Cephalophus adersi
Critically Endangered
Black Duiker
Cephalophus niger
Least Concern
Black-fronted Duiker
Cephalophus nigrifrons
Least Concern
Jentink's Duiker
Cephalophus jentinki
Endangered
Ogilby's Duiker
Cephalophus ogilbyi
Least Concern
Peters' Duiker
Cephalophus callipygus
Least Concern
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Red Duiker
Cephalophus natalensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of yellow-backed duiker?
The scientific name of yellow-backed duiker is Cephalophus silvicultor. It belongs to the genus Cephalophus.
What is the conservation status of yellow-backed duiker?
yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does yellow-backed duiker belong to?
yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor) belongs to the genus Cephalophus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does yellow-backed duiker belong to?
yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of yellow-backed duiker?
The closest relatives of yellow-backed duiker in the genus Cephalophus include Abbott's Duiker, Aders' duiker, Black Duiker, Black-fronted Duiker, Jentink's Duiker.
Genus Cephalophus — 14 Species
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Abbott's Duiker
Cephalophus spadix
Aders' duiker
Cephalophus adersi
Black Duiker
Cephalophus niger
Black-fronted Duiker
Cephalophus nigrifrons
Jentink's Duiker
Cephalophus jentinki
Ogilby's Duiker
Cephalophus ogilbyi
Peters' Duiker
Cephalophus callipygus
Red Duiker
Cephalophus natalensis
Red-flanked Duiker
Cephalophus rufilatus
bay duiker
Cephalophus dorsalis
White-bellied Duiker
Cephalophus leucogaster
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yellow-backed duiker
Cephalophus silvicultor
Weyns's Duiker
Cephalophus weynsi
Zebra Duiker
Cephalophus zebra
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