ENEndangered
Red-capped Mangabey
Cercocebus torquatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collared_mangabey
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 mangrove vegetation· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CERCOPITHECIDAE
Threatened in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Why is Red-capped Mangabey classified as Endangered?
Red-capped Mangabey 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 Red-capped Mangabey live?
Red-capped Mangabey occurs in Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Red-capped Mangabey?
The main threats to Red-capped Mangabey are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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