Cercopithecus lhoesti
L'Hoest's monkeys live in lowland, submontane and montane forests from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo east through Rwanda and western Uganda. They are herbivores.
L'Hoest's monkey behavior and facts
- This forest monkey eats fruit, mushrooms, herbs, roots and leaves. It occasionally eats eggs, lizards and small birds.
- In some areas, it leaves the forest to raid crops.
- This monkey lives in small groups dominated by females. Group size averages between 10 to 17 animals.
- Predators include leopards.
Vital statistics
- Length: 16 to 20 inches, plus a long tail
- Weight: females 7.7 pounds; males 13.2 pounds
Status
- Listed on Appendix II of CITES and on Class B of the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
- IUCN: vulnerable
L'Hoest's monkeys, the Oregon Zoo and you
The zoo's L'Hoest's monkeys live in the Africa Rainforest exhibit.
Deforestation and hunting are threats.