GREEN MONKEY
DESCRIPTION
The Green Monkey, also known as the vervet monkey, is a medium-sized primate native to West Africa. It is characterized by its greenish-gray fur and distinctive black face.
FUN FACTS
- Green Monkeys are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities | They have a unique social structure with clear hierarchies | Their vocalizations can convey different messages, including warnings and alerts
QUICK INFO
Lifespan15-20 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
Average Weight4-8 kg
Average Length40-70 cm
Diet TypeOmnivore
Social StructureGroup — they live in troops that can consist of up to 50 individuals.
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonYear-round, with peaks depending on the region.
- Habitat
- They inhabit a range of environments including savannas, woodlands, and urban areas. Green Monkeys are adaptable and can thrive in both natural and human-altered landscapes.
- Biomes
- Savanna, Tropical Rainforest
- Native Range
- West Africa, particularly in countries along the coast and inland regions.
- Continent
- Africa
- Countries
- Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria
- Diet
- Green Monkeys are primarily frugivorous, feeding on fruits, but they also consume leaves, flowers, and insects. They have a varied diet that allows them to adapt to different environments.
- Diet Type
- Omnivore
- Favorite Food
- Fruits, leaves, insects
- Social Structure
- Group — they live in troops that can consist of up to 50 individuals.
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 10-50
- Territorial
- 1
VU
LC
4-8 kg
Weight
40-70 cm
Length
- Coloration
- Greenish-gray fur with a black face and white fur around the eyes.
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males are generally larger than females.
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in the wild, up to 30 in captivity
- Gestation Period
- 165 days
- Offspring per Birth
- 1
- Sexual Maturity
- 3-4 years
- Breeding Season
- Year-round, with peaks depending on the region.
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is currently stable, but habitat loss poses a threat.
- Wild Population Estimate
- Unknown
- Population Trend
- Stable
- Endangered
- 0
- Threats
- Habitat destruction due to agriculture and urbanization is a significant threat. They are also hunted in some areas.
- Predators
- Large birds of prey, snakes, and humans.
- Defense Mechanisms
- They use alarm calls to warn others of predators and can flee quickly to escape danger.
- Compatible Animals
- Other primates, such as capuchins and tamarins, in zoo settings.
- Found in Zoos
- Common