Its coat is reddish in colour, darker on the head; males have a mane, beard and whiskers. They are sexually dimorphic, with males weighing almost twice as much as females. It is the fastest primate, reaching speeds of up to 55km/h.
20-25 years
4-13 kg
1,60 m
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
Mating occurs between mid-June and the end of August, gestation lasts between 160 and 170 days.
Usually only one calf is born and during the first months it is carried by its mother.
These monkeys live in groups of 7 to 15 individuals, led by an old male. They are diurnal and feed mainly on insects, fruits, leaves and even eggs and small mammals. At night, they climb trees to rest.
Illegal hunting, habitat destruction and human development (urbanisation and agriculture).
The patas monkey is omnivorous and its diet varies according to habitat and season. It mainly feeds on fruit, but may also consume plants and invertebrates. In addition, it occasionally feeds on insects, lizards, eggs and small mammals.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
