First records of leucism in two species of duiker (Cephalophinae) in Gabon

Authors

  • Stephan Ntie Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (LABMC), Département de Biologie, Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku (USTM), BP 941, Franceville, Gabon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6027-5722
  • Froese Graden Nsombou Abalghe-Dzal Association (NADA), Makokou, Gabon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3145-414X
  • Placide Obiang Eyeghe Wildlife Conservation Society, Global Conservation Program, New York, USA
  • Joseph Okouyi Ministère des Eaux et Forêts, Libreville, Gabon
  • Johnny Mfane Otsaghe Association Ebyeng-Edzuameniène (A2E), Ebyeng-Edzuameniène, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Gabon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1390

Abstract

The present study aimed to describe partial leucism, which is a pigmentation disorder, in two duiker species: Philantomba monticola and Sylvicapra grimmia. Leucism is a condition characterized by partial loss of pigmentation, resulting in white or pale patches on the animal's body. This is the first report of leucism in the subfamily Cephalophinae, which includes duikers, and similar occurrences may exist in other duiker species across their sub-Saharan distribution range. This finding highlights the potential for further research on pigmentation disorders in duikers and their prevalence in different species within the subfamily.

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Published

2023-09-13

How to Cite

Ntie, S., Graden, F., Obiang Eyeghe, P., Okouyi , J., & Otsaghe, J. M. (2023). First records of leucism in two species of duiker (Cephalophinae) in Gabon. Biodiversity Observations, 13, 233–238. https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1390

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Vol. 13 (2023)

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