Vervet Monkey Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Cercopithecidae
Genus: Chlorocebus
Scientific Name: Chlorocebus pygerythrus
Common Name: Vervet Monkey
Other Name(s): Vervet
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 6
Location: Eastern Africa
Habitat: Riverine acacia forests
Colour: Olive, Grey, Brown, Black, Silver
Skin Type: Fur
Size (L): 46cm - 66cm (17.9in - 25.7in)
Weight: 3.5kg - 5kg (7lbs - 10lbs)
Top Speed: 45kph (30mph)
Diet: Omnivore
Prey: Leaves, Fruits, Insects
Predators: Leopard, Serval, Crocodile
Lifestyle: Diurnal
Group Behaviour: Troop
Life Span: 12 - 24 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 2 - 5 years
Gestation Period: 163 days
Average Litter Size: 1
Name Of Young: Infant
Age Of Weaning: 8 - 12 months
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Estimated Population Size: Sustainable
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature: Black face with white ear tufts
Fun Fact: Rarely found more than 450m from trees!