# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Brazza's Monkey ![De Brazza's Monkey](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Brazzameerkatze_1790-2-2.jpg&width=800) Photo: Brazzameerkatze_1790-2.jpg : \* Brazzameerkatze_1790.JPG : J. Patrick Fischer derivative work: Parzi ( talk ) derivative work: Parzi ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brazzameerkatze_1790-2-2.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Cercopithecidae - **Genus:** Cercopithecus ## 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 - **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. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — A powerful predator in its forest habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Crowned Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Whiskered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/whiskered): Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## 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? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Ellen Trout Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ellen-trout-zoo) — Texas, US · Zoo - [Tiergarten Delitzsch](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tiergarten-delitzsch) — Sachsen, DE · Zoo ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [De Brazza's Monkey: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/de-brazzas-monkey)