About
South African vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus). Widely distributed in riverine forests and savannas from eastern to southern Africa. Primarily frugivorous, also eats young leaves, seeds, and small animals. Body length about 40–60 cm, body mass 3–5 kg, tail length 30–50 cm, with males larger. Lives in multi-male multi-female groups forming a matrilineal society; produces different alarm calls for different predators and elicits distinct evasive behaviors. Gestation about 160 days, usually one offspring. Conservation status: Least Concern.