Facts about the Common Duiker (Grey) -- Sylvicapra grimmia:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 50 cm, (f) 52 cm, mass (m) 18 kg, (f) 21 kg. Only the males have horns.

COLOUR: A grey colour throughout, except for white underparts. Front of forelegs are dark brown and dark line runs from forehead down to the nostrils.

GESTATION PERIOD: 4 months

POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 9 years

RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 18 cm

MOST LIKE: The Steenbok, but although they are of similar height, the common duiker is comparatively heavier. Its greyish coat and whitish underparts are easily distinguished from the orange-brown upperparts and pure white underparts of the more lightly built steenbok.

HABITAT: Bush country.

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Addo Elephant National Park
Tembe Elephant Park
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park
Bontebok National Park
Karoo National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Langebaan National Park