De Brazza's Monkey
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De Brazza's Monkey
Cercopithecus neglectus
De Brazza's monkeys are playful and curious animals with a unique white beard and bright orange markings. They love to swing through the trees and are often found in small family groups.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The De Brazza's Monkey has a striking appearance with a distinctive white muzzle and a long, white beard, framed by a bright orange-red crescent on its forehead. Its body is mostly grey-agouti with darker, almost black limbs and a long tail.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusCercopithecus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
De Brazza's monkeys are incredibly shy and often hide, making them one of Africa's most elusive primates.
Their special cheek pouches act like grocery bags, letting them store food to eat later!
They live in small family groups led by a dominant male who protects his territory with loud calls.
This monkey is also called the 'Swamp Monkey' because it loves living near water and can even swim!
Special abilities
Ability
Swamp Navigator
De Brazza's Monkey can swim underwater to escape danger or cross flooded areas, an unusual ability that helps them survive in wetland habitats.
Ability
Whisper Caller
De Brazza's Monkey has quiet calls and soft alarm barks that help them communicate without attracting predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 40-60 cm
- Weight
- 3-7 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Top Speed
- 20 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 160-170 days
Diet & Feeding
This clever monkey snacks on fruits, leaves, and bugs, helping to spread seeds in its forest home!
Primary Foods
- fruits
- leaves
- flowers
- insects
- seeds
- mushrooms
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
A powerful predator in its forest habitat.
eaten by
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Crowned Eagle
Stephanoaetus coronatus
A large bird of prey that hunts monkeys from above.
eats
Cape Fig
Ficus sur
Consumes its fruits, helping to disperse seeds.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Whiskered
Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Brazza's Monkey
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify De Brazza's Monkey?
The easiest way to identify De Brazza's Monkey is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is De Brazza's Monkey?
40-60 cm
How much does De Brazza's Monkey weigh?
3-7 kg
How long does De Brazza's Monkey live?
20-30 years
How fast can De Brazza's Monkey move?
20 km/h
What does De Brazza's Monkey eat?
This clever monkey snacks on fruits, leaves, and bugs, helping to spread seeds in its forest home!
Where is De Brazza's Monkey usually found?
Forests
How does De Brazza's Monkey hunt?
Foraging
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