Established. 1 island, 1-3 populations, 1-10km2 - number of populations is likely to be small (1-3) dispersed across a relatively large area (1-10km2), possibly including between 50-150 individuals. (Booy, O. & Key, J. (2020) Prioritising the management of established invasive non-native species in Anguilla: eradication and spread prevention. Great Britain Non-native Species Secretariat, Animal and Plant Health Agency, pp. 1–54); In the West Indies, vervet monkeys inhabit both densely populated areas in urban habitats as well as highly cultivated agricultural habitats. (FERA and Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020) UK Overseas Territories Factsheet , Produced for Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos Islands. March.);
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- 14.1. Artificial - Terrestrial – Arable Land
- 14.2. Artificial - Terrestrial – Pastureland
- 14.3. Artificial - Terrestrial – Plantations
- 14.4. Artificial - Terrestrial – Rural Gardens
- 14.5. Artificial - Terrestrial – Urban Areas
- 2.2. Savanna - Moist
- 3.6. Shrubland – Subtropical/tropical moist
Invasive. (Olaf Booy & Jill Key. 2020. Prioritising the management of established invasive non-native species in Anguilla report.);
Additional information: Species: Chlorocebus sabaeus Linnaeus - Synonyms: Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus L. Chlorocebus aethiops sabaeus L. - Ref: FERA and Animal & Plant Health Agency, March 2020, UK Overseas Territories Factsheet €€œ Produced for Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos Islands
Chlorocebus sabaeus monkeys were introduced to the West Indies in the late 17th century on slave trade ships travelling from West Africa. Initially brought over as pets, or as items to be traded and sold, the monkeys have since adapted well to life on these islands where they are sometimes considered a pest species. (FERA and Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020) UK Overseas Territories Factsheet , Produced for Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos Islands. March.);
Booy, O. & Key, J. (2020) Prioritising the management of established invasive non-native species in Anguilla: eradication and spread prevention. Great Britain Non-native Species Secretariat, Animal and Plant Health Agency, pp. 1–54 (to check Establishment Status and common name); FERA and Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020) UK Overseas Territories Factsheet , Produced for Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos Islands. March. (Establishment status, Other information, Author); Key, J., Booy, O. & Connor, R. (2020) STOP THE SPREAD: Invasive species in Anguilla summary report. Great Britain Non-native Species Secretariat, Animal and Plant Health Agency, Department of Environment Government of Anguilla, pp. 1, 7.;