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Lesula vs Red-tailed monkey

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

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Lesula
Red-tailed monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius)
Red-tailed monkey LCLeast Concern
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What is the difference between a lesula and a red-tailed monkey?

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

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

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LesulaRed-tailed monkey
Scientific nameCercopithecus lomamiensisCercopithecus ascanius
FamilyCercopithecidaeCercopithecidae
OrderPrimatesPrimates
WeightNot recorded3.2 kg – 4.62 kg
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recorded28.3 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedLeast Concern
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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