kirk's red colobus (piliocolobus kirkii) in Tropical forests of Zanzibar, primarily in high-density tree areas.
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kirk's red colobus

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piliocolobus kirkiiESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    kirk's red colobus, zanzibar red colobus

  • Regions

    Tanzania

  • Population

    Estimated population is less than 3000 individuals.

  • Habitat

    Tropical forests of Zanzibar, primarily in high-density tree areas.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    20 and 30

Regions

Tanzania

Piliocolobus kirkii, known as Kirk's red colobus, is a species of monkey endemic to Zanzibar. They are primarily arboreal and feed mostly on leaves.

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