Niger Delta Red Colobus
Piliocolobus epieni
Critically Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="niger-delta-red-colobus"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
CR
Critically Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Primates
(Primaten)
Family
Cercopithecidae
(Old World Monkeys)
Genus
Piliocolobus
Species
Piliocolobus epieni
(Niger Delta Red Colobus)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Colobo Rojo del Niger
French
Colobe epien
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Lomami Red Colobus
Piliocolobus parmentieri
Endangered
Oustalet's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus oustaleti
Vulnerable
Pennant s Red Colobus
Piliocolobus pennantii
Critically Endangered
Lang's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus langi
Endangered
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Tana River Red Colobus
Piliocolobus rufomitratus
Critically Endangered
Preuss s Red Colobus
Piliocolobus preussi
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Niger Delta Red Colobus?
The scientific name of Niger Delta Red Colobus is Piliocolobus epieni. It belongs to the genus Piliocolobus.
What is the conservation status of Niger Delta Red Colobus?
Niger Delta Red Colobus (Piliocolobus epieni) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Niger Delta Red Colobus belong to?
Niger Delta Red Colobus (Piliocolobus epieni) belongs to the genus Piliocolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.
Is Niger Delta Red Colobus endangered?
Yes, Niger Delta Red Colobus (Piliocolobus epieni) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Niger Delta Red Colobus belong to?
Niger Delta Red Colobus (Piliocolobus epieni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Niger Delta Red Colobus?
The closest relatives of Niger Delta Red Colobus in the genus Piliocolobus include Udzungwa-Stummelaffe, Central African Red Colobus, Lomami Red Colobus, Oustalet's Red Colobus, Pennant s Red Colobus.
Genus Piliocolobus — 15 Species
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Udzungwa-Stummelaffe
Piliocolobus gordonorum
Central African Red Colobus
Piliocolobus foai
Lomami Red Colobus
Piliocolobus parmentieri
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CR
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Niger Delta Red Colobus
Piliocolobus epieni
Oustalet's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus oustaleti
Pennant s Red Colobus
Piliocolobus pennantii
Lang's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus langi
Tana River Red Colobus
Piliocolobus rufomitratus
Preuss s Red Colobus
Piliocolobus preussi
Semliki Red Colobus
Piliocolobus semlikiensis
Thollon s Red Colobus
Piliocolobus tholloni
Ugandan Red Colobus
Piliocolobus tephrosceles
western red colobus
Piliocolobus badius
Bouvier's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus bouvieri
Zanzibar Red Colobus
Piliocolobus kirkii
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