Vervet monkey
The vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is an omnivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Chlorocebus pygerythrus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Cercopithecidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a vervet monkey eat?
The vervet monkey is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
Is the vervet monkey endangered?
The vervet monkey is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.