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De Brazza's Monkey

De Brazza's Monkey

Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Cameroon
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
ripe fruits, seeds, plant sap, and occasional insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
primarily diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

TYPE LOCALITY: Sudan, " White Nile ".
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of De Brazza's Monkey is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, wetland, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of ripe fruits, seeds, plant sap, and occasional insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a primarily diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of De Brazza's Monkey.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeCentral African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Cameroon
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificCercopithecus neglectus
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCercopithecidae