A genus of the subfamily CERCOPITHECINAE, family CERCOPITHECIDAE, comprising two species: the drill (M. leucophaeus) and the mandrill (M. sphinx). They are usually found in thick rainforest and have a gentle disposition despite their ferocious reputation. Some authors consider Mandrillus a subgenus of PAPIO.
Entry Term(s)
Drill
Mandrill
Mandrillus leucophaeus
Mandrillus sphinx
Related Numbers
txid9561
txid9568
Previous Indexing
Papio (1972-2004)
Public MeSH Note
2005; see PAPIO 1992-2004; for DRILL and MANDRILL use PAPIO 1981-2004
History Note
2005; use PAPIO 1992-2004; for DRILL and MANDRILL use PAPIO 1981-2004
A genus of the subfamily CERCOPITHECINAE, family CERCOPITHECIDAE, comprising two species: the drill (M. leucophaeus) and the mandrill (M. sphinx). They are usually found in thick rainforest and have a gentle disposition despite their ferocious reputation. Some authors consider Mandrillus a subgenus of PAPIO.
