Wolf's Monkey

Cercopithecus wolfi

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae

About

Wolf's mona monkey, also called Wolf's guenon, is a colourful Old World monkey in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in central Africa, primarily between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. It lives in primary and secondary lowland rainforest and swamp forest.

Fun Fact

wolfi elegans, found between the Lomami and Lualaba Rivers Guenons, the largest group of African primates, are very colorful.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in primary and secondary lowland rainforest and swamp forest.

Diet

Frugivore (fruit-eater)

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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