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Bay duiker size: How big do they get?

How big does a Bay duiker get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Bay duiker (Cephalophus dorsalis) reaches an average size of 84.9 cm (2′ 10″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). During their lifetime of about 17 years, they grow from 1.62 kg (3.56 lbs) to 20 kg (44.09 lbs). A Bay duiker has 1 babies at once. The Bay duiker (genus: Cephalophus) is a member of the family Bovidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a Bay duiker is (2' 10

The bay duiker (Cephalophus dorsalis), also known as the black-striped duiker and the black-backed duiker, is a forest-dwelling duiker native to western and southern Africa. It was first described by British zoologist John Edward Gray in 1846. Two subspecies are identified. The bay duiker is reddish-brown and has a moderate size. Both sexes reach 44–49 cm (17–19 in) at the shoulder. The sexes do not vary considerably in their weights, either; the typical weight range for this duiker is 18–23 kg (40–51 lb). Both sexes have a pair of spiky horns, measuring 5–8 cm (2.0–3.1 in). A notable feature of this duiker is the well-pronounced solid stripe of black extending from the back of the head to the tail.The bay duiker is a nocturnal animal. It tends to remain solitary, but pairs can also be observed. The leopard is the main predator of this duiker. It mainly prefers fruits, but may also feed on animal matter such as bird eggs. Females may conceive by the age of 18 months. Breeding occurs throughout the year. Gestation lasts about 240 days, following which generally a single offspring is born. The lifespan of the bay duiker is typically 17 to 18 years.The bay duiker prefers old-growth or primary forests. It has been historically overhunted across its range for bushmeat. The survival of the bay duiker is also threatened by human settlement and agricultural expansion due to this duiker’s preference for old-growth forests, and habitat degradation. The bay duiker is, however, still a common duiker species, and is classified as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

Animals of the same family as a Bay duiker

We found other animals of the Bovidae family:

Animals with the same size as a Bay duiker

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Bay duiker:

Animals with the same litter size as a Bay duiker

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (1) as a Bay duiker:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Bay duiker

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Bay duiker:

Animals with the same weight as a Bay duiker

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Cephalophus dorsalis: