Vervet Monkey
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Cercopithecidae
Vervet Monkey.
V
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
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 vervet 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%; invertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.