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Mandrill

Mandrillus sphinx

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)Vulnerable

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Mammalomnivore

The mandrill is a strikingly colorful monkey found in the rainforests of west central Africa. Males stand out with bright red and blue faces, while females have more subdued colors. These social primates live in groups and are known for their impressive size compared to other monkeys.

  • Males have vivid red and blue skin on their faces and rear ends.
  • Their closest relative is the drill, another African monkey species.
  • Male mandrills grow much larger than females, with longer canine teeth.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Mandrillus sphinx
Habitat
Rainforest
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable (VU)
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