Blue monkey
A species of Guenons, Also known as Lomami river blue monkey, Zanzibar sykes's monkey, Moloney's white-collared monkey Scientific name : Cercopithecus mitis Genus : Guenons
Blue monkey, A species of Guenons
Also known as:
Lomami river blue monkey, Zanzibar sykes's monkey, Moloney's white-collared monkey
Scientific name: Cercopithecus mitis
Genus: Guenons
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Description
Despite its name, the blue monkey is not noticeably blue: it has little hair on its face, and this does sometimes give a blue appearance, but it never has the vivid blue appearance of a mandrill, for example. It is mainly olive or grey apart from the face (which is dark with a pale or yellowish patch on the forehead - the "diadem" from which the species derives its common name), the blackish cap, feet and front legs, and the mantle, which is brown, olive or grey depending on the subspecies. Typical sizes range from 50 to 65 cm in length, (not including the tail, which is almost as long as the rest of the animal), with females weighing a little over 4 kg and males up to 8 kg. 
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Blue monkey predominantly subsists on a diet of fruit, showing a specific preference for ripe figs. This species also incorporates leaves, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates into its varied diet.
Appearance
Blue monkey is a medium-sized primate marked by a slender body draped in thick, silky fur. The creature's fur typically ranges from silver-blue to dark grey, with a striking golden yellow or white browband. Prominet features include a long, loosely coiled tail and flattened nose. Males are typically larger than females with a dominant blue scrotum. Younger blue monkey tend to showcase darker fur, lightening with age.
Behavior
Blue monkey exhibit strong social dynamics characterized by diurnal, arboreal living in multi-male multi-female groups. This species forages mainly on fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Behavioral adaptations include loud vocalizations and facial expressions for communication and territory defense.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Guenons Species
Blue monkey 
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