endangered
mandrillus leucophaeus ssp. poensisESA Categories -mammals
bioko drill
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
bioko drill
Regions
Equatorial Guinea
Population
1,000
Habitat
Bioko Island's tropical forests
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
20 to 40 kilograms and 20 to 25 years in the wild
Regions
Equatorial Guinea
The Bioko Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus poensis) is an endangered primate species found exclusively on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. With an estimated remaining population of around 1,000 individuals, this unique drill species faces an imminent threat of extinction. The primary threats to their survival stems from human activities. Habitat loss due to logging, hunting, and the bushmeat trade poses a severe threat to the Bioko drill population.
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