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Bale Mountains Monkey (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis)

Bale Mountains Monkey

Chlorocebus djamdjamensis

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Bale Mountains Monkey

The Bale Mountains vervet (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis) is a terrestrial Old World monkey endemic to Ethiopia, found in the bamboo forests of the Bale Mountains. It was originally described as a subspecies of the grivet (Chlorocebus aethiops). All species in Chlorocebus were formerly in the genus Cercopithecus.

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Bale Mountains Monkey?

The scientific name of the Bale Mountains Monkey is Chlorocebus djamdjamensis.

Is the Bale Mountains Monkey endangered?

The Bale Mountains Monkey is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Bale Mountains Monkey sightings have been recorded?

23 observations of the Bale Mountains Monkey have been recorded on iNaturalist.

23 observations on iNaturalist
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