Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey
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Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey
Lophocebus ugandae
The Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey is a playful monkey with grey cheeks and a long tail. They live in groups and love to swing through the trees in their forest homes.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey has a distinctive crest of dark hair on its head and very prominent grey cheeks that contrast sharply with its darker face. Its body is covered in dark brown to black fur, and it possesses a long tail, often longer than its body.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusLophocebus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Their tail is often longer than their whole body, like a super-long balancing pole!
These mangabeys have special cheek pouches to store yummy snacks for later.
These monkeys are expert at cracking open tough nuts and seeds with their strong jaws.
They use loud 'whoop-gobble' calls that can be heard far through the forest!
Special abilities
Ability
Arboreal Acrobatics
Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabeys can swiftly leap and climb through dense trees because of their strong limbs and long tails that help them balance.
Ability
Forest Voice
Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabeys have a loud 'whoop-gobble' call that helps them communicate territory and warn others of danger.
Ability
Seed Planter
Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabeys are important seed dispersers that help grow new trees in the forest by spreading seeds after eating fruits.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 40-55 cm
- Weight
- 4-9 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 160-180 days
Diet & Feeding
These monkeys are omnivores, enjoying a mix of fruits, seeds, leaves, and insects!
Primary Foods
- Fruits
- Seeds
- Leaves
- Nuts
- Insects
- Flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Main predator in their forest habitat.
eaten by
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Crowned Eagle
Stephanoaetus coronatus
A significant aerial predator of mangabeys.
eats
Natal Fig
Ficus natalensis
Feeds on the fruits, dispersing their seeds.
eats
Cola Nut Tree
Cola nitida
Consumes the nutritious nuts from this tree.
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.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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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 Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey?
40-55 cm
How much does Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey weigh?
4-9 kg
How long does Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey live?
15-20 years
How fast can Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey move?
25 km/h
What does Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey eat?
These monkeys are omnivores, enjoying a mix of fruits, seeds, leaves, and insects!
Where is Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey usually found?
Forests
How does Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey usually have?
1
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