Tana River Red Colobus

Piliocolobus rufomitratus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The Tana River red colobus, also called the eastern red colobus, is a highly endangered species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to a narrow zone of gallery forest near the Tana River in southeastern Kenya.

Fun Fact

Forest is vacant primarily for agriculture; in the last 20 years approximately 50% of the unique forest has been lost.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat mostly leaves from a limited number of 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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