Appearance
The monkey is yellowish-brown to grey with a lighter underside, growing to a maximum size of 75 cm (30 in) and 16 kg (35 lb). Its face is dark pink and its tail is vestigial. The front limbs of this monkey are longer than its hind limbs. Females are smaller than males.
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