Roloway's cercopithecus is a species of catarrhine primate belonging to the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in a small area in eastern Côte d'Ivoire and in the forests of Ghana, between the Sassandra River and the Pra River. Its appearance is characterised by a predominantly black coat and face, while its throat and inner arms are white, and its hips and back are orange.
20-25 years
5-7 kg
40-55 cm
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
Gestation lasts approximately 5 months, and usually only one calf is born. Mothers care for and protect their young with great dedication.
They are social animals that live in small to medium-sized groups. They spend most of their time in trees and are agile jumpers. They are also known for their distinctive vocal calls.
It faces significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and forest fragmentation. It is classified as a critically endangered species.
Their diet is mainly herbivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, flowers, shoots and some insects.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
