Sanje mangabey

primate

Also known as: Cercocebus sanjei

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The Sanje mangabey is one of nine species of slender, long-limbed monkeys found in African tropical forests. These primates, belonging to the genera Cercocebus and Lophocebus, are characterized by their cheek pouches and deep under-cheekbone depressions.1

Key facts about Sanje mangabeys:
* Classification: They are part of the Cercocebus genus.1
* Discovery: The Sanje mangabey (Cercocebus sanjei) was discovered in 1980 in the Udzungwa Mountains and Mwanihana forest of Tanzania.1
* Diet: They feed on seeds, fruit, and leaves, using their large front teeth to access tough-coated fruits.1
* Conservation Status: Several mangabey species, including the Sanje mangabey, are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.1

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…of the Congo River; the Sanje mangabey (C. sanjei), discovered quite unexpectedly in 1980 living in the Udzungwa Mountains and Mwanihana forest of Tanzania; and the Tana River mangabey (C. galeritus), a small species that has long crown hair diverging from a part and is found only in forests along…
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…of the Congo River; the Sanje mangabey (C. sanjei), discovered quite unexpectedly in 1980 living in the Udzungwa Mountains and Mwanihana forest of Tanzania; and the Tana River mangabey (C. galeritus), a small species that has long crown hair diverging from a part and is found only in forests along…
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