Mona monkey
A species of Guenons Scientific name : Cercopithecus mona Genus : Guenons
Mona monkey, A species of Guenons
Scientific name: Cercopithecus mona
Genus: Guenons
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Description
The male mona monkey has a head-and-body length of 410 to 630 mm (16 to 25 in) and a tail of 520 to 730 mm (20 to 29 in). The female's head-and-body length is 340 to 457 mm (13 to 18 in). The head has a brown crown, broad whitish brow band, grey mask of bare skin and bushy pale cheek fur. The upper parts of the body and the outer sides of the limbs are deep brown while the underparts and the insides of the limbs are creamy-white. On either side of the base of the tail are a pair of patches of white hair which closely resemble the ischial callosities found in baboons and other Old World monkeys in this position. 
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Mona monkey is primarily a frugivorous species, known for its preference of fruit as a major part of its diet. Alongside fruit, it also consumes a substantial volume of leaves, seeds, and small invertebrates, thus exhibiting an omnivorous orientation.
Appearance
Mona monkey is a small to medium-sized primate with a slender body shape, covered with thick fur. Its fur is primarily black or blue-grey, with a white underside and chin. It has a distinctive white stripe running down from its forehead to its nose. A long, sleek tail aids in balancing. Male mona monkey's usually have larger canines and body size as compared to females. No notable appearance changes are observed due to age.
Behavior
Mona monkey adopts a diurnal lifestyle, spending most of its day foraging for a varied diet of fruits, insects, and leaves. The species lives in social groups with a clear matriarchal hierarchy. A common behavior includes 'sun-bathing,' often lying on their sides to maximize skin exposure to sunlight. Territory protection is marked by vocal and physical confrontations, typically by dominant males.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Guenons Species
Mona monkey 
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