Malbrouck Monkey
Chlorocebus cynosuros
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Cercopithecidae
Malbrouck Monkey.
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Chlorocebus cynosuros
Category
mammals
Family
Cercopithecidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 4.99 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding malbrouck monkey in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: scansorial.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 40%; other/unspecified vertebrates 20%; other plant material 20%; seeds 10%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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