L'Hoest's Monkey

Allochrocebus lhoesti

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

L'Hoest's monkey, also known as the mountain monkey, is a guenon found in the upper eastern Congo Basin. They mostly live in mountainous forest areas in small, female-dominated groups. They have a dark coat and can be distinguished by a characteristic white beard.

Fun Fact

They mostly live in mountainous forest areas in small, female-dominated groups.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in mountainous forest areas in small, female-dominated groups.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

30 years

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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