Central chimpanzee

Large populations of this subspecies are now found only where large areas of forest remain relatively undisturbed. The central chimpanzee is the most numerous of all chimpanzee subspecies, with a population of up to 115,000 individuals, mostly in Gabon, Cameroon, and Congo. However, the subspecies has experienced drastic population declines due to commercial hunting and Ebola outbreaks. Loss of habitat also continues to be a threat.

Chimpanzee (<i>Pan troglodytes</i>); Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Orphanage, Zambia.

Key Facts

Common Name

Central chimpanzee; Chimpanzé (Fr); Chimpancé (Sp)
Scientific Name

Pan troglodytes troglodytes
Status

Endangered (EN A3cd)

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Population

Up to 115,000 individuals
Location

Central Africa

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Habitat

Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical

Range States
Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Angola (Cabinda enclave), south-east Nigeria, coastal extension of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Geographical Location
Central Africa

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Central chimpanzee

Key Facts

Common Name

Scientific Name

Status

Population

Location

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