Topic summary
Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee
The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) is a subspecies of the common chimpanzee which inhabits the rainforest along the border of Nigeria and Cameroon. Male Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees can weigh up to 80 kg (180 lb) with a body length of up to 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) and a height of 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in). Females are significantly smaller. Like the nominate subspecies, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee has been classified as Endangered by the IUCN, indicating a high risk of extinction in the near future.