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Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey

Cercocebus galeritus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)

Genus

Cercocebus

Species

Cercocebus galeritus (Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mangabey Crestado Ventriblanco

French Mangabey de la Tana

German Tana-Mangabe

Similar Species in Cercocebus

Golden-bellied Mangabey

Cercocebus chrysogaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey?

The scientific name of Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey is Cercocebus galeritus. It belongs to the genus Cercocebus.

What is the conservation status of Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey?

Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey live?

Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey is found in Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya.

What family does Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey belong to?

Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus) belongs to the genus Cercocebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.

Is Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey endangered?

Yes, Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey belong to?

Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey?

The closest relatives of Tana River Crested Mangabey, Tana River Mangabey in the genus Cercocebus include Agile Mangabey, collared mangabey, Golden-bellied Mangabey, Sanje Mangabey, Sooty Mangabey.