# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests ![collared mangabey](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Rotscheitelmangabe_Cercocebus_torquatus_Tierpark_Hellabrunn-1.jpg&width=800) Photo: Rufus46, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rotscheitelmangabe_Cercocebus_torquatus_Tierpark_Hellabrunn-1.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Cercopithecidae - **Genus:** Cercocebus ## 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 - **Powerful Nutcracker:** collared mangabey has powerful jaws and strong teeth that help them crack open tough nuts and seeds for food. - **Arboreal Acrobat:** collared mangabey has a long, flexible tail that helps them balance while leaping between branches high in the trees. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — Leopards are a primary predator in their forest home. - **Eaten by:** [crowned eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify collared mangabey? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Collared Mangabey: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collared-mangabey)