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