The Iringa red colobus is found only in the forests of the Udzungwa and nearby mountains in the Eastern Arc. It is one of several endemic primates that make Udzungwa a world biodiversity hotspot.
Primates
Found only in Tanzania
Iringa Red Colobus
Piliocolobus gordonorum
An endemic monkey of the Udzungwa Mountains, with a red crown and black back.
Size
5-10 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Diet
Young leaves, fruit and flowers.
Habitat
Montane and lowland forest.
About the iringa red colobus
Did you know?
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It lives only in south-central Tanzania.
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It travels through the canopy in large groups.
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It is threatened by forest loss.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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