Cross River gorilla
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is a subspecies of the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla).[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Primates |
| Family: | Hominidae |
| Genus: | Gorilla |
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| Subspecies: | G. g. diehli
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| Gorilla gorilla diehli (Matschie, 1904)
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The Cross River gorilla was first described as a new species of Western gorilla by Paul Matschie, a mammalian taxonomist, in 1904.[3]
According a study published by the American Museum of Natural History, the Cross River gorilla has been described as having smaller dentitions, smaller palates, smaller cranial vaults, and shorter skulls than other western gorillas.[4]
Cross River Gorilla Media
Facial view of an adult Cross River Gorilla in Mefou sanctuary
Nyango, the only known Cross River gorilla in captivity. She died on October 10, 2016.
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References
- ↑ Bergl, R.A.; Dunn, A.; Fowler, A.; Imong, I.; Ndeloh, D.; Nicholas, A. & Oates, J.F. (2016). "Gorilla gorilla ssp. diehli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T39998A17989492. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ Oates, J.; Sunderland-Groves, J.; Bergl, R.; Dunn, A.; Nicholas, A.; Takang, E.; Omeni, F.; Imong, I.; Fotso, R.; Nkembi, L.; Williamson, E. A. (2007). "Regional Action Plan for the Conservation of the Cross River Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli)" (PDF). IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group and Conservation International, Arlington, VA, USA. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. "Gorilla gorilla diehli Taxonomy and Nomenclature" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ Esteban E. Sarmiento & John F. Oates. "The Cross River Gorillas: A Distinct Subspecies, Gorilla gorilla diehli Matschie 1904" (PDF). American Museum of Natural History. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2013.