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Guenon Monkeys
The guenons (, ) are Old World monkeys of the genus ''Cercopithecus'' (). Not all members of this genus have the word "guenon" in their common names; also, because of changes in scientific classification, some monkeys in other genera may have common names that include the word "guenon". Nonetheless, the use of the term guenon for monkeys of this genus is widely accepted. All members of the genus are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, and most are forest monkeys. Many of the species are quite local in their ranges, and some have even more local subspecies. Many are threatened or endangered because of habitat loss. The species currently placed in the genus ''Chlorocebus'', such as vervet monkeys and green monkeys, were formerly considered as a single species in this genus, ''Cercopithecus aethiops''. In the English language, the word "guenon" is apparently of French origin. In French, ''guenon'' was the common name for all species and individuals, both males and females, from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Monkey
The Diana monkey (''Cercopithecus diana'') is an Old World monkey found in the high canopy forests in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and western Côte d’Ivoire. Named for its white brow which is said to resemble the bow of the Roman goddess Diana, this black-grey guenon has a white throat, crescent-shaped browband, ruff and beard. Taxonomy Two taxa formerly considered subspecies of the Diana monkey have recently been elevated to full species status: the roloway monkey (''C. roloway'') is found in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, and the Dryas monkey (''C. dryas'') found in the DR Congo. Distribution This species can be found in West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Côte d'Ivoire. Habitat The Diana monkey is found in the primary forests, and does not thrive in secondary forests. The species is regarded as endangered by the IUCN as well as by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the chief dangers to them being habitat destruction (they are now virtually confined to coastal areas) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preuss's Monkey
The Preuss's monkey (''Allochrocebus preussi''), also known as Preuss's guenon, is a diurnal primate that lives terrestrially in mountainous (up to 2500 m) forests of eastern Nigeria, western Cameroon and Bioko in Equatorial Guinea. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the L'Hoest's monkey (''A. lhoesti''). Pruess's monkey is currently classified as a member of the genus ''Allochrocebus''. It was formerly considered a member of the genus ''Cercopithecus''. The diet of Preuss's monkey is primarily fruit, leaves and insects, although the species occasionally raids human crops. It is darkish in coloration with a white chin, and adult males have a blue scrotum. Preuss's monkeys weigh up to 10 kg. Troops consist of one adult male and several females and adolescents, averaging 17 total per troop. Females give birth to a single offspring about once every three years. The young mature at 4 years and live to be an average of 31 years. Preuss's monkey is an endangered spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crested Mona Monkey
The crested mona monkey, also known as the crowned guenon, crowned monkey, golden-bellied guenon, or golden-bellied monkey, (''Cercopithecus pogonias''), is a species of African primate in the family Cercopithecidae found in west central Africa. Description The crested mona monkey is a medium-sized, long tailed arboreal monkey with the females being smaller than the males but showing similar colouration and pattern of coat. They have a brown coat speckled with grey which becomes black on its lower arms and legs and on the base of its long tail. The rump, belly and the insides of the legs are golden-yellow contrasting with the rest of the fur. The males have a distinctive blue scrotum. Their faces are mainly dark blue with a pink muzzle. Around the face the fur is yellow marked with a wide black stripes which runs from the beside the eyes over to the temples and across the centre of the forehead where it forms the characteristic small crest which gives this species its common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lowe's Mona Monkey
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Lowe's mona monkey (''Cercopithecus lowei'') is an Old World monkey in the family Cercopithecidae found from the Ivory Coast to Ghana. It was previously classified as a subspecies of Campbell's mona monkey ''C. campbelli''. References Lowe's mona monkey Mammals of West Africa Lowe's mona monkey Lowe's mona monkey Lowe's mona monkey (''Cercopithecus lowei'') is an Old World monkey in the family Cercopithecidae found from the Ivory Coast to Ghana. It was previously classified as a subspecies of Campbell's mona monkey ''C. campbelli''. References Lowe' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campbell's Mona Monkey
Campbell's mona monkey (''Cercopithecus campbelli''), also known as Campbell's guenon and Campbell's monkey, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae found in the Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. It was named for Henry Dundas Campbell, in 1838. Lowe's mona monkey was previously considered a subspecies of Campbell's mona monkey. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated this species as being a near-threatened species because it has a wide range and is able to adapt to degraded habitats. Distribution and habitat Campbell's mona monkey is native to Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia as far east as the Cavally River on the border with Ivory Coast, and also the island of Caravela, off Guinea Bissau. Its habitat is lowland forest, both primary and secondary, gallery forest, mangrove swamps, agricultural land and scrubland. Ecology Campbell's mona monkey is a sociable a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Monkey
The mona monkey (''Cercopithecus mona'') is an Old World monkey that lives in western Africa between Ghana and Cameroon. The mona monkey can also be found on the island of Grenada as it was transported to the island aboard slave ships headed to the New World during the 18th century. This guenon lives in groups of up to thirty-five in forests. It mainly feeds on fruit, but sometimes eats insects and leaves. The mona monkey has brown agouti fur with a white rump. Its tail and legs are black and the face is blue-grey with a dark stripe across the face. The mona monkey carries food in cheek pouches. Description The male mona monkey has a head-and-body length of and a tail of . The female's head-and-body length is . The head has a brown crown, broad whitish brow band, grey mask of bare skin and bushy pale cheek fur. The upper parts of the body and the outer sides of the limbs are deep brown while the underparts and the insides of the limbs are creamy-white. On either side of the bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sykes' Monkey
Sykes' monkey (''Cercopithecus albogularis''), also known as the white-throated monkey or Samango monkey, is an Old World monkey found between Ethiopia and South Africa, including south and east Democratic Republic of Congo. It is named after English naturalist Colonel William Henry Sykes (1790-1872), and has been considered conspecific with the blue monkey (which in turn has included the golden and silver monkey), but has a large white patch on the throat and upper chest, and a grizzled (not blackish) cap.Kingdon, J. 1997. ''The Kingdon Guide to African Mammals.'' Academic Press Limited, London. Subspecies The 12 subspecies of Sykes' monkey are: * ''C. a. albogularis'' – Zanzibar Sykes' monkey * ''C. a. albotorquatus'' – Pousargues' Sykes' monkey * ''C. a. erythrarchus'' – white-throated guenon * ''C. a. francescae'' * ''C. a. kibonotensis'' * ''C. a. kolbi'' - Mount Kenya Sykes' monkey * ''C. a. labiatus'' – rhite-lipped monkey or Samango monkey * ''C. a. moloneyi' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Monkey
The golden monkey (''Cercopithecus kandti'') is a species of Old World monkey found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa, including four national parks: Mgahinga, in south-west Uganda; Volcanoes, in north-west Rwanda; and Virunga and Kahuzi-Biéga, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It is restricted to highland forest, especially near bamboo. This species was previously thought to be a subspecies In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species ... of the blue monkey (''Cercopithecus mitis''), and the two are similar overall, but the golden monkey has a golden-orange patch on the upper flanks and back. Not much is known about the golden monkey's behaviour. It lives in social groups of up to 30 individuals. Its diet consists mainly of bamboo, le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Monkey
The silver monkey (''Cercopithecus doggetti'') is a species of Old World monkey found primarily in East Africa. Its range includes Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The silver monkey was previously considered a subspecies of the blue monkey The blue monkey or diademed monkey (''Cercopithecus mitis'') is a species of Old World monkey native to Central and East Africa, ranging from the upper Congo River basin east to the East African Rift and south to northern Angola and Zambia. It ... (''Cercopithecus mitis''). References Primates of Africa Guenons Mammals described in 1907 Mammals of Burundi Mammals of Tanzania Mammals of Rwanda Mammals of Uganda Mammals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN Taxa named by R. I. Pocock {{oldworld-monkey-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Monkey
The blue monkey or diademed monkey (''Cercopithecus mitis'') is a species of Old World monkey native to Central and East Africa, ranging from the upper Congo River basin east to the East African Rift and south to northern Angola and Zambia. It sometimes includes Sykes', silver, and golden monkeys as subspecies. Subspecies Several subspecies are recognised: * ''Cercopithecus mitis boutourlinii'' - Boutourlini's blue monkey, found in Western Ethiopia * ''Cercopithecus mitis elgonis'' – Elgon blue monkey * ''Cercopithecus mitis heymansi'' – Lomami River blue monkey, found in Congo * ''Cercopithecus mitis kolbi'' – Kolb's monkey, found in Kenya * ''Cercopithecus mitis mitis'' – Pluto monkey, found in Angola * ''Cercopithecus mitis moloneyi'' – Moloney's blue monkey * ''Cercopithecus mitis opitsthosticus'' * ''Cercopithecus mitis schoutedeni'' – Schouteden's blue monkey, found in Congo * ''Cercopithecus mitis stuhlmanni'' – Stuhlmann's blue monkey At times, some of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Spot-nosed Monkey
The greater spot-nosed monkey or putty-nosed monkey (''Cercopithecus nictitans'') is one of the smallest Old World monkeys. It is a guenon of the '' C. mitis'' group, native to West Africa and living to some extent in rain forests, but more often in the transition zone between rain forest and savannah. It is primarily arboreal and often associates with monkeys of other species. Both their common names come from the monkeys' prominent white nose. The greater spot-nosed monkey lives in groups consisting of one adult male, a number of adult females, and their dependent offspring. Little recent research has been conducted into its behaviour, and most has concentrated on its auditory communication. Males use three call types which have been described as 'booms', 'pyows', and 'hacks'. These are used in a number of contexts including as alarm calls. As in some other species of monkeys, the acoustical structure of greater spot-nosed monkey alarm calls it has been argued to vary according ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roloway Monkey
The Roloway monkey (''Cercopithecus roloway'') is an endangered species of Old World monkey endemic to tropical West Africa. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Diana monkey (''C. diana''). The species is classified as Critically Endangered due to habitat loss and their continued hunting because of the bushmeat trade. The Roloway monkey is mainly an arboreal species, for the most part inhabiting forests in Ghana and some reserves in South-Eastern Côte-D'Ivoire. More specifically, studies have shown that ''C. roloway'' is primarily concentrated in the Tanoé forest of the Côte-D'Ivoire because of their heavy threats to extinction and lack of habitat. It is still difficult to gather data on wild subjects, as they have low populations in a vast forest, but they are a unique and vanishing species. Taxonomy Both the ''Cercopithecus diana'' and the ''Cercopithecus roloway'' were originally categorized under the well-known species group: ''diana''. This categorization ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
