One of the 18 monkeys on WAnimals
Mammals · Primates · Cercopithecidae
Cercopithecus diana
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
It owes its name to the striking white crescent above its brows, which recalls the bow of the Roman goddess Diana. Its loud alarm calls also warn other monkey species that share its forest.
Weight
3 kg – 6 kg
Size
40 cm – 56 cm
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Family group
Lives in small family groups with close bonds.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
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Sources consulted: AnAge; Animal Diversity Web; New England Primate Conservancy; Animalia.bio; ScientificLib; AnimalHub; Lincoln Park Zoo
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Diana Monkey — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The diana monkey is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 3 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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