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Monocentropus balfouri
Monocentropus balfouri (Socotra Island Blue Baboon)
Monocentropus balfouri Mature Male

Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Monocentropus balfouri
  • Common Name: Socotra Island Blue Baboon ("Fitam" - meaning Gemstone)
  • Country: Socotra Island, Yemen
  • Described By: Pocock, 1897

Habitat and Ecology

  • Average High 31°C, Average Low 20°C
  • Averages between 12-18

Information

  • Colours: Blue and Beige
  • Type: Terrestrial
  • Movement: Medium to Fast
  • Growth: Fast
  • Full Grown Size: Females 15 - 17cm leg span, males slightly smaller
  • Temper: Defensive, aggressive
  • Venom Potency: Not known, painful bite, not harmful to humans.
  • Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Breeding Difficulty: Easy

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