The northern talapoin is one of Africa's smallest monkeys and lives in lowland forest near rivers and lakes. It is active by day and forages for fruit, seeds, and insects.
It has a yellow beard and a small gray nose. Its belly is white, and its fur mixes yellow, gray, and green tones.
It is active by day and searches for fruit, seeds, and insects. Wild groups are large, and they may sleep on branches near water.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.