Vervet, rivet and green monkey
Chlorocebus spp.
Distribution
Sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and South Africa. Introduced to the Cape Verde Islands and the Caribbean.
Habitat
Rainforest / Savannah
Gestation
5.5 months
Number of pups
1
Longevity
13 years old
Weight
3 – 8 kg
Size
35 – 60 cm
Diet
Frugivore / Herbivore / Insectivore
Conservation status
:
Not Threatened
A large family
Vervets are part of the genus Chlorocebus, as are grivets and green monkeys, other closely related species. These primates are found in sub-Saharan Africa, in a variety of habitats: forests, savannahs, cultivated areas, and even urban areas!
They are not threatened, but nevertheless suffer from deforestation, hunting and capture as pets… This is the case of the animals present in La Barben, seized by the authorities from private individuals!
