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Blue Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis)

Blue Monkey

Cercopithecus mitis

About the Blue Monkey

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.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Blue Monkey?

The scientific name of the Blue Monkey is Cercopithecus mitis.

How many Blue Monkey sightings have been recorded?

4,404 observations of the Blue Monkey have been recorded on iNaturalist.

4,404 observations on iNaturalist
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