Animal Name: L'Hoest's Monkey
Scientific Names: Allochrocebus lhoesti
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L'Hoest's Monkey Introduction
L'Hoest's monkey Allochrocebus l hoesti, also known as the mountain monkey, is "Guenon"found in the upper eastern "Congo basin" . They mostly live in mountainous forest areas in small, female-dominated groups. They have a dark coat and can be distinguished by a characteristic white beard.
Description of L'Hoest's Monkey
L'Hoest's Monkey has a short, dark brown coat, with a chestnut color across the back and a dark belly. Its cheeks are light gray with a pale moustache. It has a characteristic and prominent white bib, In body length it is 12.5 to 27 inches (32 to 69 cm), with a 19-to-39-inch (48 to 99 cm) tail. The male weighs about 6 kilograms (13 lb), while the smaller female weighs 3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb). Its tail is long and hook-shaped at the end. They are born fully coated and with their eyes open.
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