Foa's Red Colobus (Piliocolobus foai) — Endangered Mammalia

Foa's Red Colobus

Piliocolobus foai

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

Foa's red colobus or the Central African red colobus, is a species of red colobus monkey found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Fun Fact

Several other species of red colobus were formerly considered subspecies of Piliocolobus foai by at least some authors but have since been elevated to full species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range throughout the Albertine Rift in the past, but past deforestation in the area is thought to have led to a major range contraction.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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