Capuchin Monkey Cebus Capunicus
Capuchins are easily recognizable thanks to the tufts of white hair that normally grow around their face and neck. Known for their social nature, capuchins live in family groups and display a wide range of complex behaviors.
ORIGIN:
South America
HABITAT:
Tropical forest
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
3 to 9 pounds
Length: 12-22 inches
DIET:
Fruits and nuts
PREDATORS:
Jaguar, coyote, jaguarundi, snake, birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Group living, communication through vocalizations, agility, and camouflage
REPRODUCTION:
Parental care is solely provided by the mother; baby capuchins will cling to their mother’s back for the first six months of its life
THREATS:
Pet trade and habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
15 to 30 years
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