Cercopithecus mitis ssp. boutourlinii
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
MAMMALIA |
PRIMATES |
CERCOPITHECIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Cercopithecus mitis ssp. boutourlinii |
| Infra-specific Authority: |
Giglioli, 1887 |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
Boutourlini’s Blue Monkey |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Vulnerable
A2c
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2008 |
| Assessor/s: |
Butynski, T.M. & Gippoliti, S. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Mittermeier, R.A. & Rylands, A.B. (Primate Red List Authority) |
Justification:
C. m. boutourlinii is strictly associated with primary tropical deciduous and riverine forest at altitudes of 400-2,000 m asl. is listed as Vulnerable as it is threatened by extensive and uncontrolled destruction of the forests for both timber and clearance for agriculture. A 30% reduction over the last three generations (~27) years seems reasonable given the extent of habitat loss, and indeed the taxon could possibly even qualify for a higher threat status.
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Geographic Range
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Population
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| Population Trend: |
Decreasing
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Habitat and Ecology
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