ENEndangered
Sclater's Monkey
Cercopithecus sclateri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in CERCOPITHECIDAE
Threatened in Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sclater's Monkey classified as Endangered?
Sclater's Monkey is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sclater's Monkey live?
Sclater's Monkey occurs in Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sclater's Monkey?
The main threats to Sclater's Monkey are 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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