Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti
A species of Green monkeys Scientific name : Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti Genus : Green monkeys
Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti, A species of Green monkeys
Scientific name: Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti
Genus: Green monkeys
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Description
Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti is typified by its social, diurnal lifestyle, primarily foraging in trees for fruits and leaves, with insects supplementing its diet. Interestingly, this primate displays intricate social hierarchy systems bleached on rank and gender with rigorous grooming rituals that serve to strengthen social bonds and diffuse tensions.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti primarily feeds on fruits, robustly adapting to available seasonal food items. This species shows a distinct preference for Acacia and Celtis africana tree fruits, often supplemented by arthropods and occasional small vertebrates.
Appearance
Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti is a medium-sized primate, typically covered in olive or brownish-grey fur. It possesses distinctive white hair outlining its black face and a long tail. The outstretched limbs appear lean with well-defined musculature, and the hands and feet are both adapted for grasping. While both sexes exhibit a similar overall appearance, adult males are generally larger and have larger canines.
Behavior
Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti exhibits social tendencies, often seen in extended, multi-male and multi-female groups. It forages primarily on fruits, leaves, and insects. Highly vocal, it communicates through distinctive calls, often territorial in nature. Notably, chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti practices aggressive self-grooming to control parasites, displaying a critical survival adaptation.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Green monkeys Species
Chlorocebus pygerythrus hilgerti 
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