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Guereza
Colobus guereza (Rüppell, 1835)
Scene:
Tropical rain forest, northern Aberdare Mountains, KenyaSponsor:
John Jewett GarlandBackground artist:
Robert C. ClarkThe guereza or black and white colobus is diurnal and lives in the uppermost branches of tropical forests and woodlands. Its thumb is greatly reduced.
This monkey has very distinctive markings and its pelt is much prized for headdresses and costumes.
Biological Information
Range:
Equatorial Africa
Habitat:
Lowland to montane forest but also riverine galleries
Status:
Declining outside East Africa
Diet:
Mostly leaves; some fruit and insects
Further information about this species may be found on the Animal Diversity Web page for guereza.