Black-fronted Duiker vs

Cephalophus nigrifrons compared with Trichia contorta

Key Differences

  • Black-fronted Duiker is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-fronted Duiker
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mycetozoa
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Trichiaceae
Genus Cephalophus Trichia
Species Cephalophus nigrifrons Trichia contorta

Conservation Status

Black-fronted Duiker

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-fronted Duiker
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-fronted Duiker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Black-fronted Duiker

The Black-fronted Duiker (Cephalophus nigrifrons) is a species in the genus Cephalophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Trichia contorta is a myxomycete producing clusters of small, cylindrical to pear-shaped sporangia on decaying wood, often in early succession on freshly fallen logs. It is distinguished by its twisted elaters, which are hygroscopic coiled threads within the sporangium that assist in spore dispersal. This species is found across temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere.

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