collared mangabey
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collared mangabey
Cercocebus torquatus
The collared mangabey is a playful monkey with a special collar of fur around its neck. They love to swing in trees and are very social, living in groups with their friends and family.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The collared mangabey has glossy reddish-brown fur, a distinctive white "collar" band around its neck, and a contrasting dark grey to black face and limbs. Its long tail often has a white tip, and its eyes are framed by unique white eyelids.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusCercocebus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Collared mangabeys live in large social groups called troops, sometimes with over 30 members!
These playful monkeys love to swim and dive in forest rivers and streams!
They have striking white eyelids that create a funny 'pop' when they blink!
They often forage on the forest floor, using their strong hands to dig for food!
Special abilities
Ability
Powerful Nutcracker
collared mangabey has powerful jaws and strong teeth that help them crack open tough nuts and seeds for food.
Ability
Arboreal Acrobat
collared mangabey has a long, flexible tail that helps them balance while leaping between branches high in the trees.
Ability
Snack Storage
collared mangabey can use large cheek pouches to store snacks, letting them carry extra food while on the go.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 45-60 cm
- Weight
- 5-10 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 170-175 days
Diet & Feeding
These monkeys are big fans of fruits and seeds, but also enjoy munching on leaves and insects!
Primary Foods
- fruits
- seeds
- nuts
- leaves
- fungi
- insects
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
leopard
Panthera pardus
Leopards are a primary predator in their forest home.
eaten by
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crowned eagle
Stephanoaetus coronatus
Large eagles sometimes hunt young mangabeys from above.
eats
sandpaper fig
Ficus exasperata
They feast on the ripe, sweet fruits of fig trees.
eats
kapok tree
Ceiba pentandra
They enjoy cracking open kapok tree pods for seeds.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is collared mangabey?
45-60 cm
How much does collared mangabey weigh?
5-10 kg
How long does collared mangabey live?
15-25 years
How fast can collared mangabey move?
35 km/h
What does collared mangabey eat?
These monkeys are big fans of fruits and seeds, but also enjoy munching on leaves and insects!
Where is collared mangabey usually found?
Forests
How does collared mangabey hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does collared mangabey usually have?
1
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