Brief report: Normal hematology values of Sykes monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis albogularis)

Area of Science:

• Primate hematology
• Comparative physiology
• Zoological studies

Background:

• Hematologic parameters are crucial for assessing animal health and physiological status.
• Establishing reference ranges for non-human primates is essential for research and conservation.
• The Sykes monkey (Cercopithecus mitis albogularis) is a primate species with limited published hematologic data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish baseline hematologic values for the Sykes monkey (Cercopithecus mitis albogularis).
• To compare these values with those of other primate species.
• To investigate potential influences of factors like altitude and sex on hematologic parameters.

Main Methods:

• Blood samples were collected from Sykes monkeys.
• Standard hematologic assays were performed to determine various blood cell counts and parameters.
• Statistical analyses were used to compare values between sexes and against existing literature.

Main Results:

• Hematologic values for Sykes monkeys were generally consistent with other primate species.
• Elevated hemoglobin levels were observed, potentially linked to high-altitude environments.
• Significant sex-based differences were identified in several hematologic parameters.

Conclusions:

• The study provides essential reference ranges for Sykes monkey hematology.
• Elevated hemoglobin may indicate adaptation to high-altitude living in this species.
• Sex should be considered when interpreting hematologic data for Sykes monkeys in research and veterinary settings.