Syke’s or Samango Monkey

Sykes' monkey (Cercopithecus albogularis), also known as the white-throated monkey or Samango monkey, is an Old World monkey found between Ethiopia and South Africa, including south and east Democratic Republic of Congo. It is named after English naturalist Colonel William Henry Sykes (1790-1872), and has been considered conspecific with the blue monkey (which in turn has included the golden and silver monkey), but has a large white patch on the throat and upper chest, and a grizzled (not blackish) cap.

 

Kolb’s White-collared (Syke’s) Monkey (Cercopithecus albogularis kilbi) Aberderes National Park Kenya

Saint Lucia Samango Monkey (Cercopithecus albogularis erythrachus) Saint Lucia Wetlands area South Africa

Syke’s or Samango Monkey (Cercopithecus albogularis labiatus) Imfolozi National Park South Africa