Taxonomy and History
Scientific Name : Monocentropus balfouri
Described By: Pocock, 1897
Researcher Profile: Reginald Innes Pocock
Genus: Monocentropus
Etymology: Named after the collector of the type specimen I.B Balfour
Common Name: Socotra Island Blue Baboon
Original Type Locality: Socotra Island off the coast of Yemen
Described By: Pocock, 1897
Researcher Profile: Reginald Innes Pocock
Genus: Monocentropus
Etymology: Named after the collector of the type specimen I.B Balfour
Common Name: Socotra Island Blue Baboon
Original Type Locality: Socotra Island off the coast of Yemen
Type: Terrestrial Opportunistic Burrower
Category: Old World
Body Length: 2.5” (7cm)
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 7” (18cm)
Urticating Hairs: No
Growth Rate: Slow
Life Expectancy : Females 12-14 years / Males 3-4 years
Recommended Experience Level: (1/beginner, 10/expert) 5
temperatures : 24 -28 °C
humidity : is between 65-75%
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