Theropithecus gelada (Rüppell 1835)

[Macacus] gelada Rüppell 1835, Neue Wirbelt. Fauna Abyssin. Gehorig. Saugeth.: 5.

Type Locality: Ethiopia, Semyen (Simien).

Vernacular Names: Gelada.

Subspecies::

Subspecies Theropithecus gelada subsp. gelada Rüppell 1835

Subspecies Theropithecus gelada subsp. obscurus Heuglin 1863

Distribution: N Ethiopia, highlands.

Conservation: CITES – Appendix II; U.S. ESA – Threatened; IUCN – Data Deficient as T. g. obscurus, otherwise Lower Risk (lc).