Dent’s Monkey

Cercopithecus denti

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

Dent's mona monkey is an Old World monkey in the family Cercopithecidae found in Central Africa. Debate on whether it constituted a separate species or subspecies continued between zoologists, and it was previously classified as a subspecies of other monkeys by some of them. It was re-classified as a separate species in 2001. It is classified as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

It prefers tropical forests of up to 2,400 m (7,900 ft) elevation in the eastern part of its range.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in lowland river plains, and montane forests across the range.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

20 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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