red colobus

Red colobus monkeys are a type of primate native to equatorial Africa, belonging to the genera Procolobus and Piliocolobus. These monkeys are characterized by their reddish-orange to reddish-brown coloration, sometimes with black or black and white markings. They are distinguished by having an absent or vestigial thumb.12

Red colobus monkeys are typically about half a meter long, with tails ranging from 40 to 80 cm. Unlike some other colobus monkeys, they tend to live in larger groups, sometimes exceeding 60 individuals. While they are primarily vegetarian, their diet can include fruits and flowers. Many species of red colobus are endangered due to habitat loss, and some subspecies have become extinct.134