An Old World fossorial, the Encyocratella olivacea (Tanzanian Black & Gold Baboon) can be defensive and tends to stay hidden waiting for the opportune time to pounce on its prey. When on display, this species is a mesmerizing ochre yellow with black femurs. Under the femurs are yellow highlights that resemble sleeve garters.
Species: olivacea
Genus: Encyocratella
Subfamily: Selenogyrinae
Identified: Strand, 1907
Common Name: Tanzanian Black & Gold Baboon
Origin: Tanzania
Lifestyle: Semi-Arboreal
Max Size: 5”
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