collared mangabey
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Mammal

collared mangabey Facts

Cercocebus torquatus

MammalHerbivore

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)

collared mangabey Facts at a Glance

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.

It belongs to the family Cercopithecidae in the order Primates. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

What Do collared mangabeys Eat?

collared mangabeys have a herbivore diet that includes It has a diet of fruits and seeds, but also eats leaves, foliage, flowers, invertebrates, mushrooms, dung, and gum.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.

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
7,749.97 g

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