Blue Monkey

Cercopithecus mitis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

The blue monkey or diademed monkey is a species of Old World monkey native to Central and East Africa, ranging from the upper Congo River basin east to the East African Rift and south to northern Angola and Zambia and populations further south down to South Africa. The taxonomy of this species has been disputed and Sykes' monkey, the silver monkey and the golden monkey are often regarded as subspecies.

Fun Fact

Blue monkeys aren't truly blue — their fur is olive-grey with a bluish sheen — and they have cheek pouches that can hold nearly as much food as their stomachs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Montane and tropical forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20-27 years

Threats

Wildfire
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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