patas monkey

Erythrocebus patas

The patas monkey is a fast and playful monkey that loves to run! They have long legs and a reddish-brown coat, making them look very special in the grasslands where they live.

Hábitat: Savannas

Aspecto

The patas monkey has a striking reddish-brown coat across its back, contrasting sharply with its white belly and limbs. Its face is marked with a distinctive black band across the brows, nose, and muzzle, framed by white whiskers and cheeks, making it look very alert.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseMammaliaOrdenPrimatesFamiliaCercopithecidaeGéneroErythrocebus

patas monkey

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Did you know they are sometimes called 'military monkeys' because they move in disciplined groups?

Patas monkeys often stand on their hind legs to get a better view over tall grasses!

Their long fingers are perfect for snatching up tiny insects and seeds from the ground!

They are very quiet during the hottest part of the day, resting hidden in trees or bushes.

Habilidades especiales

The patas monkey has a reddish-brown coat that helps them blend perfectly into the dry savanna grasses to avoid being seen.

Patas monkeys can make loud barks and whistles that help them warn their group about approaching dangers.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 60-90 cm
Peso: 4-13 kg
Esperanza de vida: 15-20 años
Top Speed: 55 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1
Gestación: 160-170 días

Dieta y alimentación

These speedy omnivores forage for tasty fruits, seeds, insects, and sometimes even small animals.

Alimentos principales

fruits
seeds
gum
insects
lizards
birds' eggs

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Lions are a primary predator of patas monkeys in their habitat.

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are opportunistic hunters that prey on patas monkeys.

eats

Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Acacia tortilis

Patas monkeys often feed on the gum and pods from acacia trees.

eats

Migratory Locust

Locusta migratoria

Patas monkeys supplement their diet by catching and eating various insects.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Omnívoro

Este rasgo identifica organismos cuya dieta incluye tanto materia vegetal como animal.

Arborícola

Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.

Pastizal

Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.

Sabana

Este rasgo de hábitat denota especies nativas de las sabanas, que son pastizales con árboles dispersos, típicamente encontrados en regiones tropicales o subtropicales con estaciones secas y húmedas marcadas.