olive colobus

The olive colobus (Procolobus verus) is a species of long-tailed, tree-dwelling monkey native to West Africa. It is a type of colobus monkey, which are known for being active during the day and capable of long leaps between trees.1

Olive colobus monkeys are distinguished by their olive-colored fur and are relatively small, weighing about 4.5 kg (10 pounds). They are part of the Colobinae subfamily, which includes leaf monkeys and langurs, and possess complex stomachs adapted for a vegetarian diet. Unlike some other colobus species, olive colobus monkeys are very quiet and secretive, making them seldom seen. They are not considered rare in their habitat but do not survive long in captivity.12