Mandrill
Mandrillus sphinx
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Primates · Cercopithecidae
About
The mandrill is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. Its closest living relative is the drill, with which it shares the genus Mandrillus. Both species were traditionally thought to be baboons, but further evidence has shown that they are more closely related to white-eyelid mangabeys.
Fun Fact
Mandrills are the world's most colourful mammals — the vivid blue and red of a dominant male's face intensifies with testosterone, and subordinate males' faces are noticeably duller.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Tropical rainforests
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
20-25 years
Threats
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Poaching
- Wildfire