sooty mangabey
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The sooty mangabey (Cercocebus atys) is a species of monkey found in West African forests. It is a type of mangabey, which are slender, long-limbed monkeys belonging to the genera Cercocebus and Lophocebus.12
Sooty mangabeys are characterized by their dark, uniformly gray fur and pale faces. They are medium-sized primates, with species in the Cercocebus genus ranging from about 40 to 90 cm (16–35 inches) in head and body length, and weighing up to about 11 kg (24 pounds) for males and 6 kg (13 pounds) for females. Mangabeys have cheek pouches and large front teeth adapted for biting tough fruits. They are highly social animals that communicate through vocalizations, often using a specialized vocal sac. Their diet consists of seeds, fruit, and leaves.2
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