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Its current generic name Mandrillus was coined by Ferdinand Ritgen in 1824. [9] Historically, some scientists placed the mandrill and the closely related drill (M. leucophaeus) in the baboon genus Papio.
There is no fossil record of the evolution of the genus Mandrillus. This is not surprising, given that these monkeys originated in the tropical forests of western Central Africa, where very few primate fossils have ever been discovered.
Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is an Old World monkey (family Cercopithecidae), characterized by large size, long limbs, stubby upright tail, light brown or olive-colored fur, and, in males, a bright red nose bordered by blue as well as a red and blue rump, with duller colors in females. The mandrill is the world's largest species of monkey.
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- Chordata
Aug 31, 2024 · Mandrill, (Mandrillus sphinx), colourful and primarily ground-dwelling monkey that inhabits the rainforests of equatorial Africa from the Sanaga River (Cameroon) southward to the Congo River. The mandrill is stout-bodied and has a short tail, prominent brow ridges, and small, close-set, sunken.
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Mandrillus is a genus of large Old World monkeys distributed throughout central and southern Africa, consisting of two species: M. sphinx and M. leucophaeus, the mandrill and drill, respectively. [4] . Mandrillus, originally placed under the genus Papio as a type of baboon, is closely related to the genus Cercocebus. [5] .
The Mandrill, scientifically known as Mandrillus sphinx, is a primate species belonging to the Animal Kingdom’s phylum Chordata and class Mammalia. It is a member of the Cercopithecidae family, which also includes baboons and macaques.
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Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark. Animals. Photo Ark. Mandrill. Common Name: Mandrill. Scientific Name: Mandrillus sphinx. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name:...
