BLACK CRESTED MANGABEYLophocebus aterrimus
Conservation Status: Lower risk - near threatened
The northern black mangabey is classified as Near Threatened and the southern black mangabey is classified as Data Deficient

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Color:
All black
Size:
1.5 – 2.5 feet
Weight:
9-22 lbs
Average Lifespan:
18 years
Captive Lifespan:
Up to 30 years
West Central Africa
Rainforests
Mating:
Not seasonal
Gestation/Incubation:
24 weeks
Litter/Clutch Size:
1
Mature:
Mainly fruits and nuts, shoots and roots when fruit is scarce.
This diurnal, arboreal primate. Lives in social groups of 14-20 individuals.
1. Wide variety of vocal sounds, suggest a complex web of social relations
2. Does not actively defend home territories.