486 observationsVulnerable
L'Hoest's Monkey
Allochrocebus lhoesti
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Cercopithecidae ›Genus: Allochrocebus
About
The L'Hoest's monkey (Cercopithecus lhoesti), or mountain monkey, is a 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of L'Hoest's Monkey is Allochrocebus lhoesti.
- The L'Hoest's Monkey has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- L'Hoest's Monkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- L'Hoest's Monkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- L'Hoest's Monkey belongs to the class Mammalia.
- L'Hoest's Monkey belongs to the order Primates.
- L'Hoest's Monkey belongs to the family Cercopithecidae.
- L'Hoest's Monkey belongs to the genus Allochrocebus.