Least ConcernPutty-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus nictitans
Mammals · Primates · Cercopithecidae
Mandrillus leucophaeus
At very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
The drill is a stocky primate related to the mandrill, with a glossy black face framed by a white crest and brightly coloured hindquarters. It is one of the most threatened primates in Africa and occupies a tiny range: south-west Cameroon, south-east Nigeria and the island of Bioko, in Equatorial Guinea. It lives in groups that work the forest floor looking for fruit, seeds, invertebrates and small vertebrates. Hunting for bushmeat and logging are its great threats.
Weight
12 kg – 36 kg
Size
60 cm – 90 cm
Life expectancy
28 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Herd
Lives in large groups as a strategy against predators.
Sighting difficulty
Hard
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandrillus_leucophaeus
Best time: All year round in the forests of Cameroon, Nigeria and the island of Bioko, by day; it is very wary and easier to detect by ear than by sight.
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Drill — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The drill is classified as endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 1 protected area — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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