Greater spot-nosed monkeys are found only in West Africa. They live in rainforests, but more often in the transition zone between rainforest and savannah.

The greater spot-nosed monkey or putty-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus nictitans) is one of the smallest Old World monkeys. It is a guenon of the C. mitis group, native to West Africa and living to some …

Putty-nosed monkeys, also known as the greater spot-nosed monkey or scientifically as Cercopithecus nictitans, are found in central and western Africa in tropical and dense forests.

Greater Spot-Nosed monkeys are found in Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, apparently to the Itimbiri River in NW Dem. Rep. Congo, Central African Republic, Rio Muni and Bioko (Equatorial Guinea).

Greater spot-nosed monkeys are generally social, found in groups of between 12 and 30 animals. There is evidence of intra-group competition for alpha male status. They are primarily active in the middle …

Jul 29, 2025 · Greater spot-nosed monkeys are native to West Africa and are found in rain forests and the transition zone between rain forest and savanna. They are threatened by habitat loss through …

This monkey thrives in lowland rainforests, swamp forests, secondary forests, and forest edges, making it one of the most widespread and adaptable arboreal primates in its region. The monkey’s most …

On average, individuals weigh between 4.2 and 6.6 kilograms, making them the largest of the genus Cercopithecus. Sexual dimorphism is evident, with males being more prominent in size and body …

The greater spot-nosed monkey or putty-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus nictitans) is one of the smallest Old World monkeys. It is a guenon of the C. mitis group, native to West Africa and living to some …

The greater spot-nosed monkey or putty-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus nictitans) is one of the smallest Old World monkeys. It is a guenon of the C. mitis group, native to West Africa and living to some …