Patas monkey
The patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) is an omnivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Erythrocebus patas
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Cercopithecidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Length
- 67 cm
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does a patas monkey eat?
The patas monkey is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a patas monkey?
The patas monkey weighs around 8 kg and measures about 67 cm.
How long do patas monkeys live?
In the wild, the patas monkey can live up to about 30 years.
Is the patas monkey endangered?
The patas monkey is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.