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western red colobus
Piliocolobus badius
Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="western-red-colobus"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Primates
(อันดับวานร)
Family
Cercopithecidae
(Old World Monkeys)
Genus
Piliocolobus
Species
Piliocolobus badius
(western red colobus)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Colobo Rojo Occidental
French
Colobe bai
Similar Species in Piliocolobus
Bouvier's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus bouvieri
Endangered
Central African Red Colobus
Piliocolobus foai
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
Lang's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus langi
Endangered
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Tana River Red Colobus
Piliocolobus rufomitratus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of western red colobus?
The scientific name of western red colobus is Piliocolobus badius. It belongs to the genus Piliocolobus.
What is the conservation status of western red colobus?
western red colobus (Piliocolobus badius) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does western red colobus belong to?
western red colobus (Piliocolobus badius) belongs to the genus Piliocolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.
Is western red colobus endangered?
Yes, western red colobus (Piliocolobus badius) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does western red colobus belong to?
western red colobus (Piliocolobus badius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of western red colobus?
The closest relatives of western red colobus in the genus Piliocolobus include Bouvier's Red Colobus, Central African Red Colobus, Lomami Red Colobus, Niger Delta Red Colobus, Oustalet's Red Colobus.
Genus Piliocolobus — 15 Species
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Bouvier's Red Colobus
Piliocolobus bouvieri
Central African Red Colobus
Piliocolobus foai
Lomami Red Colobus
Piliocolobus parmentieri
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
Uzungwa Red Colobus
Piliocolobus gordonorum
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western red colobus
Piliocolobus badius
Zanzibar Red Colobus
Piliocolobus kirkii
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