The image is an informational graphic titled “ENDANGERED PRIMATES OF THE WORLD,” featuring a diverse list of primate species, many of which are threatened or endangered. Below is a detailed breakdown of the content, including corrections to any typos or formatting issues:
List of Endangered Primates:
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MOUNTAIN GORILLA
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(No scientific name provided; correct: Gorilla beringei beringei)
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BARBARY MACAQUE
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(Labeled as “Muscat sybrutus” — likely a typo; correct: Macaca sylvanus)
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COTTON-TOP TAMARIN
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Scientific Name: Saguinus oedipus
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(Typo: “Sagutrine” → Saguinus)
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EMPEROR TAMARIN
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Scientific Name: Saguinus imperator
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(Typo: “Sagutrine” → Saguinus)
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PROBOSCIS MONKEY
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Scientific Name: Nasalis larvatus
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(Typo: “Naudis” → Nasalis)
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BALD UAKARI
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Scientific Name: Cacajao calvus
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(Typo: “Caoglio edirus” → Cacajao calvus or Cacajao ayresii?)
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BLACK-CRESTED GIBBON
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(Labeled as “Nonuscus conoslar” — unclear; likely Nomascus concolor or Nomascus nasutus)
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GOLDEN LION TAMARIN
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(Labeled as “Longophiscus roaulis” — incorrect; correct: Leontopithecus rosalia)
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SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN
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Scientific Name: Pongo abelii
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Key Observations:
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Taxonomic Errors: Several scientific names are misspelled or incorrect (e.g., “Muscat sybrutus” for Barbary macaque, “Longophiscus” for golden lion tamarin).
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Missing Data: The mountain gorilla lacks a scientific name.
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Formatting Issues: Some names are fragmented (e.g., “BLACK-CRESTED GIBBONS” vs. “BLACK-CRESTED GIBBON”).
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Conservation Focus: All listed species are endangered or critically endangered, highlighting the urgency of primate conservation.
Suggested Corrections:
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Barbary Macaque: Macaca sylvanus
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Cotton-top Tamarin: Saguinus oedipus
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Bald Uakari: Cacajao calvus
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Golden Lion Tamarin: Leontopithecus rosalia
This graphic serves as a visual reminder of the threats facing these primates, though it would benefit from accuracy improvements. Let me know if you’d like help refining it further!