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Mantled Guereza

Colobus guereza

The Mantled Guereza, also known as the Black-and-white Colobus, is a playful monkey with beautiful black and white fur. They love to swing through trees and are often seen in groups, having fun together!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Mantled Guereza is a striking black-and-white monkey with a U-shaped mantle of long white fur flowing down its back. It has a fluffy white tail tuft and a bare, black face framed by white fur. This unique coat pattern makes it stand out from other forest primates.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusColobus
Mantled Guereza
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Mantled Guereza

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby guerezas are born pure white, then grow their famous black and white fur!

Their booming calls can be heard up to a mile away in the forest!

Their fluffy white 'mantle' cape makes them look extra fancy!

They can sleep sitting upright in trees, even swaying in the wind!

Special abilities

Ability

Leaf Eater Pro

Mantled Guerezas have a special multi-chambered stomach to break down tough leaves, helping them digest a diet most other monkeys can't.

Ability

Acrobatic Jumper

Mantled Guerezas can leap incredible distances using powerful legs, which helps them move swiftly through the canopy for food and safety.

Ability

Forest Alarm

Mantled Guerezas make loud, booming calls to warn their group of predators, ensuring the safety of their family in the dense forest.

Measurements & details

Length
50-71 cm
Weight
6-14 kg
Lifespan
18-24 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
150-180 days

Diet & Feeding

These monkeys are mostly vegetarians, happily munching on fresh leaves and fruits high in the trees.

Primary Foods

  • leaves
  • flowers
  • fruits
  • tree bark

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

A powerful bird of prey in their forest habitat.

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

A top predator that hunts these monkeys from the ground.

eats

Sycamore Fig

Ficus sycomorus

They forage on the leaves and fruits of this common tree.

shelters

White Stinkwood

Celtis africana

They rest and sleep high in the branches of large canopy trees.

Traits

Also known as

Black-and-white Colobus

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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 long is Mantled Guereza?

50-71 cm

How much does Mantled Guereza weigh?

6-14 kg

How long does Mantled Guereza live?

18-24 years

How fast can Mantled Guereza move?

50 km/h

What does Mantled Guereza eat?

These monkeys are mostly vegetarians, happily munching on fresh leaves and fruits high in the trees.

Where is Mantled Guereza usually found?

Forests

How does Mantled Guereza hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Mantled Guereza usually have?

1

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