DeBrazza Monkeys are Old World
DeBrazza Monkey Classification:
Other Names: Swamp Monkeys,
Size: DeBrazza's monkeys
are 16-25 inches long and weigh
approximately 9-17 lbs. Male DeBrazza's
monkeys are larger than the females.
Their tails can be 36-60 inches
Habitat: DeBrazza monkeys
are found in eastern to central
Africa. They live in closed canopy
forests with dense vegetation, and
monkeys have an orange-red crescent
shaped patch on their brow, and
a distinguishing white muzzle extending
into a long, white beard. The DeBrazza's
monkey coat is speckled grey and
white, with black on their limbs
and tail. Male DeBrazza's monkeys
have an easily recognizable bright
blue scrotum. DeBrazza's monkeys
also have cheek pouches. The long
tail is used for balance when the
DeBrazza's monkey moves from tree
Behavior: DeBrazza's monkey
are diurnal and spend time in both
the trees and on the ground. DeBrazza's
monkeys spend the early morning
and early evening hours looking
for food. The DeBrazza's monkey
has an important role as "seed
disperser" in their eco-system.
Diet: DeBrazza's monkeys
eat fruit, buds, leaves, flowers,
mushrooms, beetles, termites, worms,
and lizards. The vast majority of
their diet, is made up of fruit.
uses vocal sounds to communiate
with their troop. They also
use body language.
with Colobus Monkeys
but are agressive
with other primates.
Gestation: DeBrazza's monkeys
carry their young for 5-6 months.
Birth: DeBrazza's monkeys
give birth to a single baby at a
Sexually Mature: DeBrazza's
monkeys reach sexual maturity around
the ages of 5-6.
Life Span: DeBrazza's
Monkeys live approximately
22 years. Eagles, leopards,
pythons, and other primates
are all natural predators
of DeBrazza's monkeys.
monkeys are frightened,
they freeze, and have
been observed to remain
unmoving for up to
Social Structure: DeBrazza's
monkeys form small social groups
that are lead by an alpha male.
A typical troop of DeBrazza's monkey
have 4-10 members.