Gabon talapoin (Miopithecus ogouensis), even though the exhibit is labeled as Miopithecus talapoin, I've been told the coloration/features of this animal are of ogouensis. Thoughts?
Gabon talapoin (Miopithecus ogouensis), even though the exhibit is labeled as Miopithecus talapoin, I've been told the coloration/features of this animal are of ogouensis. Thoughts?
I'd agree. Previously thought to be a subspecies of the Southern talapoin (M. talapoin), these have lighter facial features than the other species, which sports an almost black face.