Tana River mangabey
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The Tana River mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus) is a critically endangered primate found exclusively in forests along the lower Tana River in Kenya. This species is characterized by long crown hair that diverges from a part.1
Mangabeys, in general, are a group of nine species of monkeys found in African tropical forests, belonging to the genera Cercocebus and Lophocebus. They are known for their cheek pouches and deep under-cheekbone depressions. These highly social animals communicate vocally and feed on seeds, fruit, and leaves, possessing large front teeth capable of biting into tough-coated fruits.1
The Tana River mangabey lives in small troops and benefits from periodic flooding for its diet of fungi, insects, and seedlings. Its population is estimated to be between 100 and 1,000 individuals, facing significant threats from habitat loss.1
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