Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Bovidae
- Genus
- Cephalophus
Habitat
This species inhabits primary and secondary rainforests in West Africa, particularly in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d'Ivoire. They prefer dense undergrowth and hilly terrain, avoiding open areas and human settlements.
Diet
Jentink's duiker primarily feeds on leaves, fruits, and shoots from forest plants, acting as a browser in the understory. They forage mainly at dawn and dusk, supplementing their diet with fallen fruits and occasionally bark.
Behavior
Jentink's duiker is typically solitary or found in pairs, with males defending small territories marked by scent glands. They are mostly nocturnal, resting during the day in dense cover, and exhibit cautious behavior to avoid detection. Vocalizations are rare but include alarm barks when threatened.
Conservation Status
Jentink's duiker is classified as Endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss from logging and agriculture, as well as hunting for bushmeat, with populations declining rapidly.