Least ConcernPutty-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus nictitans
One of the 9 guenons on WAnimals
Mammals · Primates · Cercopithecidae
Allochrocebus preussi
At very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Preuss's monkey is a dark primate with a striking white ruff at the throat, closely related to L'Hoest's monkey but restricted to the montane forests of the Gulf of Guinea. It occupies a tiny range between Cameroon, Nigeria and the island of Bioko. It is more terrestrial than most guenons and looks for invertebrates, shoots and fruit on the forest floor. Hunting for bushmeat and the logging of the montane forests have put it in a critical position.
Weight
3.5 kg – 10 kg
Size
45 cm – 67 cm
Life expectancy
26 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Sighting difficulty
Hard
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercopithecus_preussi
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The preuss's monkey is classified as endangered. 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 1 protected area — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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