pennant's red colobus (piliocolobus pennantii) in Coastal forests of the southwestern island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea
near to extinct
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pennant's red colobus

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piliocolobus pennantiiESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    pennant's red colobus

  • Regions

    Equatorial Guinea

  • Population

    1,100

  • Habitat

    Coastal forests of the southwestern island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    5 to 10 kilograms and 20 years

Regions

Equatorial Guinea

The Pennant's Red Colobus is a primate species native to the coastal forests of the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea. The remaining population is difficult to ascertain, but it is estimated to be fewer than 1,200 individuals remaining. Conservation efforts are crucial to address these threats and safeguard the Pennant's Red Colobus from extinction. 

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