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Blue monkey vs Cercopithecus capucinus

Both belong to the genus Cercopithecus, so they are close relatives.

Blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis)
Blue monkey LCLeast Concern
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Cercopithecus capucinus

What is the difference between a blue monkey and Cercopithecus capucinus?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Cercopithecus, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Blue monkeyCercopithecus capucinus
Scientific nameCercopithecus mitisCercopithecus capucinus
FamilyCercopithecidaeCercopithecidae
OrderPrimatesPrimates
Weight4.21 kg – 6.93 kgNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan27.1 yearsNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusLeast ConcernNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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