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Red-tailed Monkey
Cercopithecus ascanius
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="red-tailed-monkey"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Primates
(อันดับวานร)
Family
Cercopithecidae
(Old World Monkeys)
Genus
Cercopithecus
Species
Cercopithecus ascanius
(Red-tailed Monkey)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Cercopiteco de Cola Roja
French
Ascagne
German
Kongo-Weißnasenmeerkatze
Similar Species in Cercopithecus
Dent s Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus denti
Least Concern
Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus petaurista
Near Threatened
Crested Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus pogonias
Near Threatened
Diana monkey
Cercopithecus diana
Endangered
Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus mona
Near Threatened
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greater spot-nosed monkey
Cercopithecus nictitans
Near Threatened
Hamlyn s Monkey
Cercopithecus hamlyni
Vulnerable
Campbell s Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus campbelli
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Red-tailed Monkey?
The scientific name of Red-tailed Monkey is Cercopithecus ascanius. It belongs to the genus Cercopithecus.
What is the conservation status of Red-tailed Monkey?
Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Red-tailed Monkey belong to?
Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) belongs to the genus Cercopithecus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.
Is Red-tailed Monkey endangered?
No, Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-tailed Monkey belong to?
Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Red-tailed Monkey?
The closest relatives of Red-tailed Monkey in the genus Cercopithecus include Campbell s Mona Monkey, Dent s Mona Monkey, Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey, Crested Mona Monkey, Diana monkey.
Genus Cercopithecus — 19 Species
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Campbell s Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus campbelli
Dent s Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus denti
Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus petaurista
Crested Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus pogonias
Diana monkey
Cercopithecus diana
Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus mona
greater spot-nosed monkey
Cercopithecus nictitans
Hamlyn s Monkey
Cercopithecus hamlyni
lesula
Cercopithecus lomamiensis
Lowe s Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus lowei
moustached guenon
Cercopithecus cephus
red-eared guenon
Cercopithecus erythrotis
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Red-tailed Monkey
Cercopithecus ascanius
Roloway Monkey
Cercopithecus roloway
blue monkey
Cercopithecus mitis
White-throated Guenon
Cercopithecus erythrogaster
Wolf s Mona Monkey
Cercopithecus wolfi
De Brazza s Monkey
Cercopithecus neglectus
Sclater s Guenon
Cercopithecus sclateri
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