Moustached Monkey
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Moustached Monkey
Cercopithecus cephus
Moustached monkeys are playful and curious creatures with long tails and a unique mustache! They love to swing through trees and are often found in groups, making them fun to watch.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Moustached Monkey has a greenish-brown body with a distinctive white crescent-shaped 'mustache' above its dark muzzle. It also features a white stripe on its thighs, making it easily recognizable in the forest canopy.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusCercopithecus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Males often have brighter blue scrota, which signals their health to females.
These monkeys can live in large family groups with up to 30 members!
They use specific alarm calls, sounding different for eagles versus leopards.
Young Moustached Monkeys learn vital jungle survival skills by watching their elders.
Special abilities
Ability
Branch Acrobatics
Moustached Monkey can leap great distances between trees thanks to its strong limbs and agile body.
Ability
Forest Communicator
Moustached Monkey uses a variety of calls to warn its group of danger or find family members.
Ability
Sharp Eyesight
Moustached Monkey has excellent binocular vision that helps it spot tiny fruits and insects in dense foliage.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 40-50 cm
- Weight
- 3-5 kg
- Lifespan
- 18-22 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 160-170 days
Diet & Feeding
These monkeys enjoy a varied menu of fruits, leaves, and tasty insects from the forest.
Primary Foods
- fruits
- leaves
- seeds
- insects
- flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
A primary predator of monkeys in its habitat.
eaten by
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Crowned Eagle
Stephanoaetus coronatus
A powerful bird of prey hunting monkeys from above.
eats
Sandpaper Fig
Ficus exasperata
Helps disperse seeds of fig trees throughout the forest.
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.
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.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch monkeys from a distance and never try to feed them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Moustached Monkey?
40-50 cm
How much does Moustached Monkey weigh?
3-5 kg
How long does Moustached Monkey live?
18-22 years
How fast can Moustached Monkey move?
35 km/h
What does Moustached Monkey eat?
These monkeys enjoy a varied menu of fruits, leaves, and tasty insects from the forest.
Where is Moustached Monkey usually found?
Forests
How does Moustached Monkey hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Moustached Monkey usually have?
1
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