Tana River Crested Mangabey

Cercocebus galeritus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Tana River mangabey is a highly endangered species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. Some authorities have included the taxa agilis and sanjei as subspecies of this species, while others award these full species status.

Fun Fact

Some authorities have included the taxa agilis and sanjei as subspecies of this species, while others award these full species status.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the southeastern portion of Kenya along the Tana River, within 27 forest fragments along a 60 km stretch of floodplain forests.

Diet

Consumes the fruit and seed from about 50 different tree species.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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