Mandrillus
Synonyms
Drill
Drills
Mandrill
Mandrills
Mandrillus leucophaeus
Mandrillus sphinx
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.