Vervet Oriental

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Primates (Primates)

Family

Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)

Genus

Chlorocebus

Species

Chlorocebus pygerythrus (Vervet Oriental)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Vervet Oriental

French Vervet bleu

German Südafrikanische Grünmeerkatze

Similar Species in Chlorocebus

Cercopiteco dryas

Chlorocebus dryas

Endangered

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Mono Tota

Chlorocebus aethiops

Least Concern

Vervet de las Montañas Bale

Chlorocebus djamdjamensis

Vulnerable

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Vervet de Tántalo

Chlorocebus tantalus

Least Concern

Vervet Occidental

Chlorocebus cynosuros

Least Concern

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Vervet Verde

Chlorocebus sabaeus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vervet Oriental?

The scientific name of Vervet Oriental is Chlorocebus pygerythrus. It belongs to the genus Chlorocebus.

What is the conservation status of Vervet Oriental?

Vervet Oriental (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Vervet Oriental belong to?

Vervet Oriental (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) belongs to the genus Chlorocebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.

Is Vervet Oriental endangered?

No, Vervet Oriental (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Vervet Oriental belong to?

Vervet Oriental (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Vervet Oriental?

The closest relatives of Vervet Oriental in the genus Chlorocebus include Cercopiteco dryas, Mono Tota, Vervet de las Montañas Bale, Vervet de Tántalo, Vervet Occidental.