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Mona monkey

Cercopithecus mona

Mona monkeys are playful and curious animals that love to swing through the trees. They have beautiful fur and are known for their friendly nature. These monkeys live in groups and enjoy being around their friends!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Mona monkey has a dark greyish-brown back, a white belly, and dark limbs. Its face is distinctive with a dark blueish-grey face mask, a prominent white brow band, and a white spot on each side of its nose. It also has a long, dark tail with a white tip.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusCercopithecus
Mona monkey
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Mona monkey

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby Mona monkeys are born very dark and get their colorful adult fur later.

Mona monkeys have special cheek pouches to stuff food away for later snacks!

These monkeys are surprisingly good swimmers, diving into water to escape predators!

They sometimes join other monkey species for safety in super-sized mixed groups!

Special abilities

Ability

Vocal Communication

Mona monkeys can chat with over a dozen distinct calls that help them warn friends of danger or find food.

Ability

Acrobatic Leaping

Mona monkeys can leap between trees with amazing agility because of their strong legs and excellent balance.

Ability

Keen Eyesight

Mona monkeys have excellent color vision that helps them spot ripe fruits and tiny insects in the forest.

Measurements & details

Length
32-53 cm
Weight
2-5 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
25 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
150-180 days

Diet & Feeding

Mona monkeys are omnivores that enjoy a tasty mix of fruits, insects, and leaves!

Primary Foods

  • Fruits
  • Insects
  • Leaves
  • Seeds
  • Flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are a primary predator in their forest home.

eaten by

Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

These powerful raptors hunt monkeys from the forest canopy.

eats

Rough-leaved Fig

Ficus exasperata

Mona monkeys consume its fruits, helping to disperse its seeds.

eaten by

African Rock Python

Python sebae

Large snakes prey on Mona monkeys on the ground.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild monkeys.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Mona monkey?

32-53 cm

How much does Mona monkey weigh?

2-5 kg

How long does Mona monkey live?

15-20 years

How fast can Mona monkey move?

25 km/h

What does Mona monkey eat?

Mona monkeys are omnivores that enjoy a tasty mix of fruits, insects, and leaves!

Where is Mona monkey usually found?

Forests

How does Mona monkey hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Mona monkey usually have?

1

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