🌿Native Nature

Tantalus Monkey

Chlorocebus tantalus

Taxonomy

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

About

The tantalus monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus) is an Old World monkey from Africa that ranges from Ghana to Sudan. It was originally described as a subspecies of the grivet (Chlorocebus aethiops). All species in Chlorocebus were formerly in the genus Cercopithecus. It is a common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tantalus Monkey?
The scientific name of Tantalus Monkey is Chlorocebus tantalus.
What is the conservation status of Tantalus Monkey?
The Tantalus Monkey has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Tantalus Monkey belong to?
Tantalus Monkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tantalus Monkey belong to?
Tantalus Monkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tantalus Monkey belong to?
Tantalus Monkey belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Tantalus Monkey belong to?
Tantalus Monkey belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Tantalus Monkey belong to?
Tantalus Monkey belongs to the family Cercopithecidae.
What genus does Tantalus Monkey belong to?
Tantalus Monkey belongs to the genus Chlorocebus.