# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/GreycheekedmangabeyJPG.jpg&width=800) Photo: Duncan Wright at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GreycheekedmangabeyJPG.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Cercopithecidae - **Genus:** Lophocebus ## 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 - **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. - **Forest Voice:** Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabeys have a loud 'whoop-gobble' call that helps them communicate territory and warn others of danger. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — Main predator in their forest habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Crowned Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [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. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [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 Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey? 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 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 ## 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: [Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey Facts — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ugandan-grey-cheeked-mangabey)