Red-tailed Monkey

Class: Mammals

Order: Primates

Family: Cercopithecidae

Weight: adult males can weigh between 4–7 kg, while females range from 3–5 kg

Height: up to 60 cm

Body length: 40–60 cm

Coloration: red-tailed monkeys have gray or greenish-gray fur with a reddish tail. Their face and limbs are often darker, and some individuals have lighter markings around the eyes and nose.

Age of sexual maturity: 3–4 years

Gestation period: about 5.5 months

Lifespan: around 20–25 years

Range: Central and West Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diet: fruits, leaves, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates

Did you know?

• Red-tailed monkeys live in groups of up to 20 individuals, led by a dominant male.
• They communicate through a variety of vocalizations, facial expressions, and gestures.
• These monkeys often move on all fours but can also leap between trees.
• Red-tailed monkeys actively interact with other monkey species, frequently forming mixed groups for foraging and protection from predators.