Allen's swamp monkey

Allenopithecus nigroviridis

Allen's swamp monkey is a playful and curious monkey that loves to swing through the trees. They have a special black and green fur that helps them blend into their wetland home.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Allen's swamp monkey has a stocky build with grayish-green fur on its back and a lighter belly. Its face is hairless and bluish-black. They are unique for their partially webbed fingers and toes, a special adaptation for their watery home.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusAllenopithecus

Allen's swamp monkey

Interesting facts

Allen's swamp monkeys sleep high in trees to stay safe from predators!

These monkeys often eat small frogs and fish right out of the water!

They are the only monkey in their genus, Allenopithecus!

They communicate with unique calls, including a "hoo" sound to warn others!

Special abilities

Allen's swamp monkey can swim and dive expertly because of its partially webbed fingers and toes that help them navigate watery habitats.

Allen's swamp monkey has large cheek pouches that help them temporarily store lots of food, keeping them safe while gathering.

Allen's swamp monkey can hide in dense vegetation near water, because its grayish-green fur helps them blend in perfectly.

Measurements & details

Length: 45-60 cm
Weight: 2-6 kg
Lifespan: 15-23 years
Top Speed: 25 km/h
Litter Size: 1
Gestation: 160 days

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of fruits, leaves, insects, and even small aquatic animals!

Primary Foods

Fruits
Leaves
Insects
Frogs
Fish
Bird Eggs

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

A primary predator of monkeys in its habitat.

eaten by

Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

Large raptor that preys on arboreal mammals.

eaten by

African Rock Python

Python sebae

Large constrictor that can prey on monkeys.

eats

Forest Fig

Ficus exasperata

Often eats fruits from specific fig tree species.

eats

Mutundu

Cynometra alexandri

Consumes leaves and pods from certain swamp trees.

Traits

Furry

Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.

Social

Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.

Omnivorous

This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.

Arboreal

Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.

Wetland

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.