<div class="tree_txt_unlinked"><p><em>Cercocebus</em>
are large, forest dwelling monkeys found throughout much of western and
central Africa. Up to six species may be recognized, including: <em>C. agilis</em> (agile mangabey), <em>C. atys</em> (sooty mangabey), <em>C. chrysogaster</em> (golden-bellied mangabey), <em>C. galeritus</em> (Tana River mangabey), <em>C. sanjei</em> (Sanje mangabey), <em>C. torquatus</em>
(white-collared mangabey). They are primarily frugivorous, and their
typically large social groups may divide up during foraging. Once
considered to be in the same genus as <em>Lophocebus</em>, anatomically <em>Cercocebus</em> is distinguished by larger teeth, an upright mandibular ramus, wide interorbital space, and a long ectotympanic tube.</p>
<p><strong>Citations</strong>: Fleagle 1999</p>
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