VUVulnerable
Cephalophus adersi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aders's_duiker
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Aders' duiker inhabits dense coastal forests, coral rag vegetation, and thick scrublands along the East African coast. The species shows strong preference for areas with dense canopy cover and abundant undergrowth that provide both food resources and protection from predators.
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in BOVIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cephalophus adersi classified as Vulnerable?
Cephalophus adersi is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cephalophus adersi live?
Cephalophus adersi occurs in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cephalophus adersi?
The main threats to Cephalophus adersi are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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