Preuss's Monkey
Allochrocebus preussi
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae
About
The Preuss's monkey, also known as Preuss's guenon, is a diurnal primate that lives terrestrially in mountainous forests of eastern Nigeria, western Cameroon and Bioko in Equatorial Guinea. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the L'Hoest's monkey.
Fun Fact
The Preuss's monkey (Allochrocebus preussi), also known as Preuss's guenon, is a diurnal primate that lives terrestrially in mountainous (up to 2500 m) forests of eastern Nigeria, western Cameroon and Bioko in Equatorial Guinea.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives terrestrially in mountainous (up to 2500 m) forests of eastern Nigeria, western Cameroon and Bioko in Equatorial Guinea.
Diet
Diet of Preuss's monkey is primarily fruit, leaves and insects, although the species occasionally raids human crops.
Lifespan
31 years
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease