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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Primates |
| Family | : | Cercopithecidae |
| Genus | : | Erythrocebus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Erythrocebus patas |
| Common Name | : | Patas Monkey |
| Other Name(s) | : | Military Monkey, Hussar Monkey, Red Guenon |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | Central Africa |
| Habitat | : | Savanna and open woodland |
| Colour | : | Red, Brown, White, Grey, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (H) | : | 45cm - 85cm (18in - 33in) |
| Weight | : | 4kg - 13kg (8.8lbs - 28.6lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 55kph (35mph) |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Prey | : | Fruit, Insects, Eggs |
| Predators | : | Leopard, Hyena, Lion |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Troop |
| Life Span | : | 12 - 20 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 3 - 5 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 5 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Infant |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Decreasing |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and capture |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Red back and white moustache and beard |
| Fun Fact | : | The fastest species of primate in the world! |