Red-eared Monkey
Cercopithecus erythrotis
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae
About
The red-eared guenon, also called red-eared monkey or russet-eared guenon, is a primate species in the family Cercopithecidae. It is native to subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is threatened by habitat loss, illegal bushmeat hunting and pet trade.
Fun Fact
It is native to subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in primary and secondary lowland tropical and sub-montane moist forest, and sometimes lives in close proximity to humans, as on Bioko.
Diet
Eating fruit, leaves, shoots and insects, the latter are important for nutrition, especially for pregnant and lactating females.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change