Ursine Colobus

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

Colobus

Species

Colobus vellerosus (Ursine Colobus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Colobo de Muslos Blancos

French Colobe de Geoffroy

Similar Species in Colobus

Angola Mantelaffe

Colobus angolensis

Vulnerable

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Guereza

Colobus guereza

Least Concern

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king colobus

Colobus polykomos

Endangered

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black colobus

Colobus satanas

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ursine Colobus?

The scientific name of Ursine Colobus is Colobus vellerosus. It belongs to the genus Colobus.

What is the conservation status of Ursine Colobus?

Ursine Colobus (Colobus vellerosus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Ursine Colobus belong to?

Ursine Colobus (Colobus vellerosus) belongs to the genus Colobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.

Is Ursine Colobus endangered?

Yes, Ursine Colobus (Colobus vellerosus) 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 Ursine Colobus belong to?

Ursine Colobus (Colobus vellerosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ursine Colobus?

The closest relatives of Ursine Colobus in the genus Colobus include Angola Mantelaffe, Guereza, king colobus, black colobus.