Vervet Monkey - Chlorocebus aethiops
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
Two troops of well over 120 animals live in Broward
County near Dania. Founded in the 1950s and 1970s by releases from
a tourist attraction. They are the most omnivorous of all primates.
They can feed on the ground or in trees and are very opportunistic
feeders.
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| BROWARD |
1950s |
|
At least 10 years |
|
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