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Mammal Least Concern

Black-and-white Colobus

Colobus guereza

About Black-and-white Colobus

Arboreal monkey with striking black-and-white fur and long tail; common in montane and riverine forests.

Physical Characteristics

Black body with white mantle and long white tail tuft; specialized stomach for leaf digestion.

Habitat

Montane and riverine forest, gallery forests and wooded slopes.

Diet

Folivorous — leaves, fruit and seeds.

Behavior

Arboreal, lives in social groups; diurnal and highly vocal.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Best Viewing Times

Daytime in forested areas; best seen on walks and forest trails.

Best Viewing Locations

Arusha forested zones, Rubondo and Udzungwa forest patches.

Where to Find Black-and-white Colobus

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

Arusha, Tanzania, Arusha

Compact park with Mount Meru, crater lakes and walking safaris.

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Rubondo Island National Park

Rubondo Island National Park

Rubondo Island, Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Mwanza

Forest island park on Lake Victoria with translocated chimpanzees and forest habitat.

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Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania, Iringa / Morogoro

Montane rainforest with endemic wildlife and scenic waterfalls.

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