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Evolutionary history of the endangered Sanje mangabey (Cercocebus sanjei) in the Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania: inferences from phylogeography and historical niche modelling.
Primates; journal of primatology - 1 Sept 2026
Paddock Christina Lynette, Ferreira da Silva Maria Joana, McCabe Gráinne Michelle, Fernández David, McGraw William Scott, Bruford Michael William
Abstract excerpt
Understanding whether a species' distribution results from recent and/or anthropogenic events or ancient vicariant factors is critical for conservation planning. The Endangered Sanje mangabey (Cercocebus sanjei), endemic to Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains, is currently divided into two populations located approximately 100 km apart. These represent distinct evolutionary lineages that diverged around 0.77 million...
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- Animals
- Tanzania
- Phylogeography
- Ecosystem
- Endangered Species
- DNA, Mitochondrial