collared mangabey Facts Cercocebus torquatus
The collared mangabey (Cercocebus torquatus), also called red-capped mangabey and white-collared mangabey, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae of Old World monkeys.
- Diet
- It has a diet of fruits and seeds, but also eats leaves, foliage, flowers, invertebrates, mushrooms, dung, and gum.
- Lifespan
- Up to 46 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Cercopithecidae. Order: Primates.
What Do collared mangabeys Eat?
Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: It has a diet of fruits and seeds, but also eats leaves, foliage, flowers, invertebrates, mushrooms, dung, and gum.
collared mangabey Conservation Status
collared mangabey is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 46 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 7.75 kg
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