Mammal
Campbell's Monkey
Cercopithecus campbelliAlso known as Campbell's Mona Monkey, Campbell's Guenon
Campbell's monkeys are highly social guenons renowned for using structural combinations of alarm calls to communicate specific environmental threats. Living in small troops led by a dominant male, these adaptable primates travel through forest mid-stories in search of fruits and foliage. They frequently associate with neighboring Diana monkeys to increase overall predator vigilance.
ArborealDiurnalVocal
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Near ThreatenedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNear ThreatenedRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyWild fruits, Insects, Tree leaves
Predators
- Crowned Eagles
- Leopards
- Chimpanzees
ThreatsDeforestation, habitat degradation, bushmeat hunting
HabitatsLowland tropical rainforests, secondary forests, mangroves
Life span20–25 years
Classification
- FamilyCercopithecidae
- SpeciesCercopithecus campbelli
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Can inflict a sharp bite if cornered or handled; observe quietly from a respectful distance.
- What to notice
- Medium-sized guenon with dark greyish fur, a pale yellow brow bar, and a long trailing tail.
- Support conservation
- Keep to marked forest paths and avoid using vocal mimicry or food lures near wild troops.
Responsible observation
- Listening for Calls: Listen for rhythmic boom and krak-oo alarm sequences echoing in the canopy.
- Respecting Space: Keep a clear distance beneath active troops to avoid disturbing foraging habits.
Frequent Companion Abujoy / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
Predator (c) Suvarna Parbhoo Mohan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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