Cercopithecus petaurista
IUCN
LCBasic Information
Scientific classification
- name:Cercopithecus petaurista
- Scientific Name:Cercopithecus petaurista
- Outline:Primates
- Family:Cercopithecidae Cercopithecidae
Vital signs
- length:No verification information
- Weight:No verification information
- lifetime:About 20 years
Feature
Known for its diverse voice
Distribution and Habitat
Distributed in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Appearance
The most typical feature is the white patch on the nose. The main color of the hair on the body is black and gray, with some olive green mixed in. The hair from the bottom of the face to the throat is white. The limbs are relatively strong and the tail is very long.
Details
The scientific name of the small white-nosed long-tailed monkey is Cercopithecus petaurista. It eats a variety of plants, mainly fruits, seeds, leaves and young shoots, and sometimes insects. Its hearing, smell, vision and touch systems are all very sensitive and complex, and it is especially famous for its diverse vocalizations.
Listed in the "World Conservation Union" (IUCN) ver.: 2008 Red List of Primates - Low Concern (LC).
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