schmidt’s guenon
Cercopithecus ascanius schmidti
Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Cercopithecidae
Size
Length: 1-2 ft (body), 21-35 in (tail)
Weight (Males): 7-10 lbs
Weight (Females): 7- 8 lbs
Lifespan
Up to 30 years
Diet
Nuts, fruit, plants, insects
Habitat & Range
Rainforest, swamps,
woodlands of Central Africa
Interesting Facts
Schmidt’s guenons are also known as red-tailed guenons and sometimes spot-nosed guenons. They are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day.
Guenons have cheek pouches to store food. These cheek pouches can hold nearly the same amount of food as their stomach.
Schmidt’s guenons make a wide range of vocalizations including chirps, sneezing noises, and whistles. They also communicate physically through facial expressions and body movements.
Females remain in the same social group (also called a troop) for their entire lifetime, but males are forced to leave once they reach sexual maturity. They may join an all male group, or displace a male from a different group.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
