Zanzibar red colobus
A species of Red colobuses, Also known as Zanzibar red colobus monkey Scientific name : Piliocolobus kirkii Genus : Red colobuses
Zanzibar red colobus, A species of Red colobuses
Also known as:
Zanzibar red colobus monkey
Scientific name: Piliocolobus kirkii
Genus: Red colobuses
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Description
The animals have a black or dark red dorsal fur. The coat is dyed black along the shoulder and arms. The black, hairless face with reddish-brown eyes is framed by a white hair crown. The mouth and nose are pink pigmented. The ventral side of the monkeys is white or reddish yellow to gray. Zanzibar monkeys reach a body length of 45 to 65 centimeters, to which a 58 to 77 centimeters long tail comes. The weight varies between 5.2 and 11.3 kilograms, whereby the females are usually smaller than the males.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Zanzibar red colobus's diet largely comprises of young, tender leaves. It also feeds on fruits, flowers, and shoots. The species has been observed to prioritize certain food items based on seasonality and nutritional content.
Appearance
The zanzibar red colobus is a medium-sized primate with a lanky build and long limbs. It possesses a dense, woolly pelt that is primarily chestnut-red. The animal's tail is notably elongated and prehensile, with a tuft at the end. Mane-like fur encircles its face, and its undersides and tail tip are usually white. The infants are born with pinkish-white skin, which darkens as they mature, and their fur color differs by being silver-grey.
Behavior
Zanzibar red colobus exhibits an arboreal lifestyle in the coastal and riverine forests. It is known for its allogrooming behavior and foraging in groups, indicating a social structure. Zanzibar red colobus predominantly consumes leaves, a behavior which dictates its slow-moving nature and diurnal activity. Interestingly, males may exhibit call displays to defend group territory.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Red colobuses Species
Zanzibar red colobus 
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