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black crested mangabey

Lophocebus aterrimus

The black crested mangabey is a playful monkey with a fluffy black crest on its head. They love to swing in the trees and are very social, often seen playing with their friends.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The black crested mangabey is a medium-sized monkey with a shaggy, jet-black coat. It features a distinctive, upright crest of hair on its head and striking pale eyelids. Its long tail is also black.

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black crested mangabey
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black crested mangabey

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby mangabeys cling tightly to their mother's belly for their first few months, riding along everywhere.

The black crested mangabey sometimes forages on the ground, but quickly retreats to trees if danger appears.

Their unique pale eyelids contrast sharply with their dark fur, making them look like they're wearing white eyeliner!

They often forage in groups, using their long tails for balance while searching for food high in trees.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Powerful Chompers

black crested mangabey has strong jaws and teeth that help them crack tough nuts and seeds found in the forest.

Fähigkeit

Loud Loudspeaker

black crested mangabey can make booming 'hoot-gargle' calls that help them communicate across long distances in dense jungle.

Fähigkeit

Acrobatic Agility

black crested mangabey can navigate high in the tree canopy with incredible speed and balance, helping them escape predators.

Fähigkeit

Keen Eyesight

black crested mangabey has sharp vision that helps them spot ripe fruits and hidden insects among dense foliage.

Maße und Details

Länge
45-65 cm
Gewicht
4-10 kg
Lebenserwartung
20-25 Jahre
Top Speed
25 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
170 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These clever monkeys eat many different things, especially fruits, seeds, and insects found in the forest.

Hauptnahrung

  • Fruits
  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Leaves
  • Insects
  • Fungi

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

A main predator in its forest habitat.

eaten by

Crowned eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

Large bird of prey that hunts monkeys.

eats

Strangler fig

Ficus exasperata

Consumes its fruits, dispersing the seeds widely.

eats

African bush mango

Irvingia gabonensis

Feeds on the nutritious seeds from this tree.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch these monkeys from a distance and never try to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von black crested mangabey?

45-65 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von black crested mangabey?

4-10 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von black crested mangabey?

20-25 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von black crested mangabey?

25 km/h

Was frisst black crested mangabey?

These clever monkeys eat many different things, especially fruits, seeds, and insects found in the forest.

Wo findet man black crested mangabey normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt black crested mangabey?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von black crested mangabey?

1

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