Pan paniscus
| Definition: |
The pygmy chimpanzee, a species of the genus Pan, family PONGIDAE. Its common name is Bonobo, which was once considered a separate genus by some; others considered it a subspecies of PAN TROGLODYTES. Its range is confined to the forests of the central Zaire basin. Despite its name, it is often of equal size to P. troglodytes. |
| Notes: |
an ape, not a monkey; IM; qualif permitted; diseases: coord IM with APE DISEASES (IM) + specific dis /vet (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Pan troglodytes (1972-1997),Pongidae (1966-1971) |
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