IUCN STATUS: Data deficient
Cercocebus chrysogaster
Only found in the Democratic Republic of Congo in tropical rainforests, golden bellied mangabey are easily distinguishable by their orange fur colouring on their front. They breed once a year, giving birth to one offspring that will not be fully independent until they are 4 to 5 years old. They are a nomadic, social species that travel in groups from 8 to 30 individuals. They have pouches in their cheeks which allow them to transport food.
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