|
|
Primate Taxonomy
It is important to understand that there is no "official primate taxonomy," and experts
often disagree on the precise classification of a particular species or group of species. For the most part, Primate Info Net
follows Groves, "Order Primates," in Mammal Species of the World, 2005, when assigning
species and genus level indexing terms to links and resources on the site.
The following links provide access to a number of resources related to primate taxonomy,
including the taxonomic tables utilized on PIN and general information on the topic.
- PIN Taxonomy Database
- This searchable database provides access to the taxonomy list used
for organization and indexing on Primate Info Net. Links to Primate
Factsheets and other PIN resources are provided within
search results.
- The Primates: Taxonomic Classification slideset
- This online tutorial introduces the common features that characterize the
Order Primates. Included in the set are photos of members of each major group of
primates: Prosimians (8 species), New World monkeys (12 species), Old World
monkeys (14 species), and Apes (6 species). Maps and graphics illustrate the
geographic distribution and classification of each group.
- Primates Described Since 1990
- A list of primate species and subspecies described since 1990. Data provided by Anthony Rylands.
Taxonomy Lists & Databases
Other Information on Primate Taxonomy
Primate Taxonomy in the News
- 'Yeti hairs' examined (Oxford Mail; July 24, 2008)
- New Primate Species Discovered on Madagascar (Informationsdienst Wissenschaft; July 14, 2008)
- Henry Doorly Zoo scientists identify two new lemur species (Omaha World-Herald; February 21, 2008)
- New Monkey Species Found in Remote Amazon (National Geographic News; February 4, 2008)
- Meet your new cousins, the flying lemurs (MSNBC; November 1, 2007)
- Chimpanzees Are Actually Three Distinct Groups, Gene Study Shows (ScienceDaily; April 22, 2007)
- New monkey species in Uganda (Mongabay; February 19, 2007)
- Mouse Lemur Species Not Determined by Coat Color (Newswise; December 6, 2006)
- 3 New Lemur Species Identified in Madagascar (Mongabay; November 27, 2006)
- Up a tree over new monkey (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel; May 21, 2006)
|
