4,446 observationsLeast Concern
Blue Monkey
Cercopithecus mitis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Cercopithecidae ›Genus: Cercopithecus
About
The blue monkey or diademed monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) is a species of Old World monkey native to Central and East Africa, ranging from the upper Congo River basin east to the East African Rift and south to northern Angola and Zambia. It sometimes includes the Sykes', silver, and golden monkey as subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue Monkey is Cercopithecus mitis.
- The Blue Monkey has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue Monkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue Monkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue Monkey belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Blue Monkey belongs to the order Primates.
- Blue Monkey belongs to the family Cercopithecidae.
- Blue Monkey belongs to the genus Cercopithecus.