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Mammal Least Concern

Blue Monkey

Cercopithecus mitis

About Blue Monkey

Forest monkey with blue-grey tones and white throat.

Physical Characteristics

Medium-sized, grey-blue fur, long tail.

Habitat

Montane and riverine forests.

Diet

Fruits and leaves.

Behavior

Active in groups in mid to upper forest canopy.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Best Viewing Times

Morning in forest trails.

Best Viewing Locations

Gombe, Mahale, Udzungwa.

Where to Find Blue Monkey

Gombe Stream National Park

Gombe Stream National Park

Gombe, western Tanzania, Kigoma

Small forest park world-famous for chimpanzee research and tracking.

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Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale, Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania, Kigoma

Mountain and lakeshore park famous for chimpanzees and remote wilderness.

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Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania, Iringa / Morogoro

Montane rainforest with endemic wildlife and scenic waterfalls.

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