Mammals · Primates · Cercopithecidae
Mandrillus sphinx
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
It is the largest and most colourful monkey in the world, with a blue and red muzzle that grows more intense in dominant males according to their social standing. It can form the largest social gatherings known among non-human primates.
Weight
10 kg – 54 kg
Size
56 cm – 81 cm
Life expectancy
20 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
Moderate
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Sources consulted: AnAge; PubMed; New England Primate Conservancy; Denver Zoo; Animalia.bio; A-Z Animals; San Diego Zoo; PMC
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 Mandrill — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The mandrill is classified as vulnerable. 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 5 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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