vervet monkey

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Cuba and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Primates (อันดับวานร)

Family

Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)

Genus

Chlorocebus

Species

Chlorocebus aethiops (vervet monkey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mono Tota

French Grivet

German Äthiopische Grünmeerkatze

Similar Species in Chlorocebus

Malbrouck

Chlorocebus cynosuros

Least Concern

Bale Mountains Vervet

Chlorocebus djamdjamensis

Vulnerable

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Tantalus Monkey

Chlorocebus tantalus

Least Concern

Dryad Monkey

Chlorocebus dryas

Endangered

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vervet monkey

Chlorocebus pygerythrus

Least Concern

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green monkey

Chlorocebus sabaeus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of vervet monkey?

The scientific name of vervet monkey is Chlorocebus aethiops. It belongs to the genus Chlorocebus.

What is the conservation status of vervet monkey?

vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does vervet monkey live?

vervet monkey is found in Distributed across Cuba and Saint Kitts and Nevis.. Countries include Cuba, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What family does vervet monkey belong to?

vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) belongs to the genus Chlorocebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cercopithecidae.

Is vervet monkey endangered?

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

What kingdom does vervet monkey belong to?

vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of vervet monkey?

The closest relatives of vervet monkey in the genus Chlorocebus include Malbrouck, Bale Mountains Vervet, Tantalus Monkey, Dryad Monkey, vervet monkey.