Mandrill

The mandrill is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring.

Height: 1.8 – 2.1 ft. (Male, Adult, At Shoulder, while on all fours), 18 – 20 in. (Female, Adult, At Shoulder, while on all fours)

Lifespan: 20 years (In the wild)

Mass: 42 – 82 lbs (Male, Adult), 22 – 33 lbs (Female, Adult)

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Gestation period: 175 days

Scientific name: Mandrillus sphinx

Conservation status: Vulnerable