Malbrouck (Chlorocebus cynosuros)

Malbrouck, a reference photo — Photo: (Hans Hillewaert) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The malbrouck (Chlorocebus cynosuros) is an Old World primate from Africa that belongs to the genus Chlorocebus. The species is sometimes classified as a subspecies of the vervet monkey (C. pygerythrus), or of the widespread grivet (C. aethiops).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Malbrouck being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Chlorocebus pygerythrus
Chlorocebus tantalus
Chlorocebus sabaeus
Chlorocebus aethiops
Papio kindae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Cercopithecidae
Genus: Chlorocebus
Species: Chlorocebus cynosuros

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