Tana River mangabey

The Tana Mangabey ( Cercocebus galeritus ) is a highly endangered primate species from the family Cercopithecidae ( Cercopithecidae ). Together with the olive, the orange-bellied and the Sanje Mangabey she was formerly a way of Haubenmangabe summarized.

Tana mangabeys are slender, long-tailed primates. Their fur is yellowish - gray, the underside is lighter. Is located at the top of the head, a dark-colored head of hair, dark and the rear half of the tail is colored.

These animals are found exclusively in the valley of the River Tana in eastern Kenya. Their habitat are river forests. They are diurnal and hold off on both on the ground and in the trees.

They live in groups of 15 to 30 animals, which are composed of several males, many females and the corresponding young animals. The males lead the group by loud cries that make other groups on their own location carefully.

Tana mangabeys are opportunistic omnivores, fruits, seeds and other parts of plants, but also eat insects and small vertebrates such as lizards and frogs.

Tana mangabeys are among the most endangered primates. The total population amounts to less than 1600 animals, which are divided into 50 smaller populations. The entire habitat is estimated at only 26 square kilometers. 1976, a reserve was set up in which 50 to 60 percent of the total population live; but the urban sprawl, deforestation and planned hydropower plants pose serious threats represents the IUCN lists the species as " critically endangered " ( endangered ).