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Papionini
Papionini is a tribe of Old World monkeys that includes several large monkey species, which include the macaques of North Africa and Asia, as well as the baboons, geladas, mangabeys, kipunji, Drill (animal), drills, and mandrills, which are essentially from sub-Saharan Africa (although some baboons also occur in southern Arabia). It is typically divided into two subtribes: Macacina for the genus ''Macaca'' and its extinct relatives and the Papionina for all other genera. Classification * Family Old World monkey, Cercopithecidae ** Subfamily Cercopithecinae *** Tribe Cercopithecini *** Tribe Papionini **** Genus ''Macaque, Macaca'' – macaques **** Genus ''Lophocebus'' – crested mangabeys **** Genus ''Rungwecebus'' – highland mangabey (kipunji) **** Genus ''Papio'' – baboons **** Genus ''Theropithecus'' – gelada **** Genus ''Cercocebus'' – white-eyelid mangabeys **** Genus ''Mandrillus'' – drill and mandrill ***List of fossil primates#Cercopithecoidea, Fossil genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandrillus
''Mandrillus'' is a genus of large Old World monkeys distributed throughout Central Africa, central and southern Africa, consisting of two species: ''M. sphinx'' and ''M. leucophaeus'', the mandrill and drill (animal), drill, respectively. ''Mandrillus'', originally placed under the genus ''Papio'' as a type of baboon, is closely related to the genus ''white-eyelid mangabey, Cercocebus''. They are characterised by their large builds, elongated snouts with furrows on each side, and stub tails. Both species occupy the west central region of Africa and live primarily terrestrial animal, on the ground. They are frugivores, consuming omnivore, both meat and plants, with a preference for plants. ''M. sphinx'' is classified as vulnerable species, vulnerable and ''M. leucophaeus'' as endangered species, endangered on the ''IUCN Red List of threatened species, Threatened Species''. Taxonomy ''Mandrillus'' is a genus within the tribe Papionini, which in turn is under the subfamily Cercopi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangabey
Mangabeys are West African Old World monkeys, with species in three of the six genera of tribe Papionini. The more typical representatives of '' Cercocebus'', also known as the white-eyelid mangabeys, are characterized by their bare, upper eyelids, which are lighter than their facial skin colouring, and the uniformly coloured hairs of their fur. Members of '' Lophocebus'', the crested mangabeys, tend to have dark skin, eyelids that match their facial skin, and crests of hair on their heads. A new species, the highland mangabey, was discovered in 2003 and was initially placed in ''Lophocebus''. The genus '' Rungwecebus'' was later created for this species. ''Lophocebus'' and ''Cercocebus'' were once thought to be very closely related, so much so that all the species were in one genus, but the species within genus ''Lophocebus'' are now thought to be more closely related to the baboons in genus '' Papio'', while the species within genus ''Cercocebus'' are more closely related to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cercopithecinae
The Cercopithecinae are a subfamily of the Old World monkeys, which comprises roughly 71 species, including the baboons, the macaques, and the vervet monkeys. Most cercopithecine monkeys are limited to sub-Saharan Africa, although the macaques range from the far eastern parts of Asia through northern Africa, as well as on Gibraltar. Characteristics The various species are adapted to the different terrains they inhabit. Arboreal species are slim, delicate, and have a long tail, while terrestrial species are stockier and their tails can be small or completely nonexistent. All species have well-developed thumbs. Some species have ischial callosities on their rump, which can change their colour during their mating periods. These monkeys are diurnal and live together in social groups. They live in all types of terrain and climate, from rain forests, savannah, and bald rocky areas, to cool or even snowy mountains, such as the Japanese macaque. Most species are omnivorous, with di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandrill
The mandrill (''Mandrillus sphinx'') 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 Sexual dimorphism, sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. Its closest living relative is the Drill (animal), drill, with which it shares the genus ''Mandrillus''. Both species were traditionally thought to be baboons, but further evidence has shown that they are more closely related to white-eyelid mangabeys. Mandrills mainly live in tropical rainforests but will also travel across savannas. They are Diurnality, active during the day and spend most of their time on the ground. Their preferred foods are fruit and seeds, but mandrills will consume leaves, piths, mushrooms, and animals from insects to juvenile bay duiker. Mandrills live in large, stable groups known as "hordes" which can number in the hundreds. Femal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pliopapio
''Pliopapio'' is an extinct genus of Old World monkey known from the latest part of the Miocene to the early Pliocene Epochs from the Afar Region of Ethiopia. It was first described based on a very large series of fossils from the site of Aramis in the Middle Awash, which has been dated by 40Ar/39Ar to 4.4 million years old. It has since been found from similarly aged sediments at Gona, approximately 75 km to the North. Additional fossils from the Middle Awash extend its known time range back to at least 5.3 million years ago. There is only one known species, ''Pliopapio alemui''. Description In most ways, ''Pliopapio'' is similar other generalized members of the tribe Papionini, such as the living macaques, mangabeys, and baboons. In overall size, ''P. alemui'' was close to the larger macaques and smaller baboons. Based on dental measurements, females are estimated to have averaged 8.5 kg in body weight and males approximately 12 kg. This suggests only a modest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradolichopithecus
''Paradolichopithecus'' is an extinct genus of cercopithecine monkey once found throughout Eurasia. The type species, ''P. arvernensis'', was a very large monkey, comparable in size to a mandrill. The genus was most closely related to macaques, sharing a very similar cranial morphology. The fossils attributed to ''Paradolichopithecus'' are known from the Early Pliocene to the Early Pleistocene of Europe (France, Spain, Greece, Romania, and Serbia) and Asia (Tajikistan and China). The East Asian fossil genus ''Procynocephalus'' is considered by some to represent a senior synonym of ''Paradolichopithecus.'' Description ''Paradolichopithecus'' was a terrestrial monkey generally believed to have developed a large body size as a response to predator pressure, estimated to be similar in weight to the mandrill (~31 kg). Despite its close relation to macaques, it also shared a number of postcranial features with baboons. Its ankle joints also show a remarkable similarity with that o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gelada
The gelada (''Theropithecus gelada'', , ), sometimes called the bleeding-heart monkey or the gelada baboon, is a species of Old World monkey found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, living at elevations of above sea level. It is the only living member of the genus '' Theropithecus'', a name derived from the Greek root words for "beast-ape" (θηρο-πίθηκος : thēro-píthēkos). Like its close relatives in genus ''Papio'', the baboons, it is largely terrestrial, spending much of its time foraging in grasslands, with grasses comprising up to 90% of its diet. It has buff to dark brown hair with a dark face and pale eyelids. Adult males have longer hair on their backs and a conspicuous bright red patch of skin shaped like an hourglass on their chests. Females also have a bare patch of skin but it is less pronounced, except during estrus, when it brightens and exhibits a "necklace" of fluid-filled blisters. Males average and females average in weight. The head-body length is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandrill
The mandrill (''Mandrillus sphinx'') 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 Sexual dimorphism, sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. Its closest living relative is the Drill (animal), drill, with which it shares the genus ''Mandrillus''. Both species were traditionally thought to be baboons, but further evidence has shown that they are more closely related to white-eyelid mangabeys. Mandrills mainly live in tropical rainforests but will also travel across savannas. They are Diurnality, active during the day and spend most of their time on the ground. Their preferred foods are fruit and seeds, but mandrills will consume leaves, piths, mushrooms, and animals from insects to juvenile bay duiker. Mandrills live in large, stable groups known as "hordes" which can number in the hundreds. Femal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Procercocebus
''Procercocebus'' is a genus of prehistoric baboons closely resembling the forest dwelling mangabey Mangabeys are West African Old World monkeys, with species in three of the six genera of tribe Papionini. The more typical representatives of '' Cercocebus'', also known as the white-eyelid mangabeys, are characterized by their bare, upper eyel ...s.Gilbert, C.C., 2007. Craniomandibular morphology supporting the diphyletic origin of mangabeys and a new genus of the ''Cercocebus''/''Mandrillus'' clade, ''Procercocebus''. J. Hum. Evol. 53, 69-102. References External linksMikko's Phylogeny Archive [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parapapio
''Parapapio'' is a genus of prehistoric baboons closely resembling the forest-dwelling mangabeys. ''Parapapio'' is distinguished from other '' Papio'' by the lack of an anteorbital drop, thin browridges, absence of maxillary fossae or a sagittal crest and only slight sexual dimorphism. There are four recognized species, ''Pp. jonesi'', ''Pp. whitei'', ''Pp. broomi'', and ''Pp. lothagamensis'', but these taxonomic designations have generated some controversy. Traditionally, these species have been distinguished based on molar size with ''Pp. jonesi'' being the smallest and ''Pp. whitei'' the largest. However, variation in molar size in ''Pp. broomi'' overlaps the other two. ''Pp. jonesi'' is distinguished as having a more squarish muzzle than ''Pp. whitei'' but more rounded than ''Pp. broomi''; however these distinctions are subtle and better diagnostic criteria are needed. Some authors argue for a confused taxonomy in ''Parapapio'' but disagree with the reclassification. Since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgopithecus
''Gorgopithecus'' is an extinct genus of primate in the Old World monkey family Cercopithecidae, closely related to the baboons. There is only one known species, ''Gorgopithecus major.'' It has been found at sites from the Pliocene and Early Pleistocene Epoch in South Africa and Tanzania. It was first discovered at the Kromdraai A (also called the Kromdraai "Faunal") site in South Africa. It has since been found from Swartkrans (member 1), South Africa. Most recently, it has been recognized from the DKI site in Bed I of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, which has been dated to 1.8 million years old. Description ''Gorgopithecus major'' was somewhat larger in body size than the largest extant baboons, with males estimated to have weighed approximately 37 kg on average, based on dental size. Like most other papionin (baboons and their close relatives) monkeys, it had a large degree of sexual dimorphism where males are much larger than females and have large, fang-like, canine teeth. Lik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
