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Cebidae - Capuchin Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys

There are about 17 species of primates in this family. The monkeys in this family are found from Mexico south to South America. They have very long arms and legs and long tails.

In some species, the tail is prehensile; in others, it is not. They have nails on their fingers and toes. They live in family groups. They are very agile and are active during the day. Most species live in trees in forested areas and are omnivores.

  • The white-fronted capuchin monkey is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Fronted Capuchin
    (Cebus albifrons)
    The white-fronted capuchin monkey is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Colombian white-throated capuchin is found in Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Colombian White-Throated Capuchin
    (Cebus capucinus)
    The Colombian white-throated capuchin is found in Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Ka’apor capuchin is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ka'apor Capuchin
    (Cebus kaapori)
    The Ka’apor capuchin is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-horned capuchin is found in Argentina and Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Black-Horned Capuchin
    (Cebus nigritus)
    The black-horned capuchin is found in Argentina and Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The weeper capuchin is found in Brazil, French Guiana Guyana, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Weeper Capuchin
    (Cebus olivaceus)
    The weeper capuchin is found in Brazil, French Guiana Guyana, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The yellow-breasted capuchin, also known as the buff-headed capuchin, is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Yellow-Breasted Capuchin
    (Cebus xanthosternos)
    The yellow-breasted capuchin, also known as the buff-headed capuchin, is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The Bolivian squirrel monkey, also known as the black-capped squirrel monkey, is found in Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bolivian Squirrel Monkey
    (Saimiri boliviensis)
    The Bolivian squirrel monkey, also known as the black-capped squirrel monkey, is found in Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-crowned Central American squirrel monkey is found in Costa Rica and Panama. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Black-Crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey
    (Saimiri oerstedii)
    The black-crowned Central American squirrel monkey is found in Costa Rica and Panama. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The South American squirrel monkey is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    South American Squirrel Monkey
    (Saimiri sciureus)
    The South American squirrel monkey is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The golden-backed squirrel monkey, also known as the bare-eared squirrel monkey is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Golden-Backed Squirrel Monkey
    (Saimiri ustus)
    The golden-backed squirrel monkey, also known as the bare-eared squirrel monkey is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The black squirrel monkey is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Black Squirrel Monkey
    (Saimiri vanzolinii)
    The black squirrel monkey is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The blonde capuchin is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Blonde Capuchin
    (Sapajus flavius)
    The blonde capuchin is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The crested capuchin is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Crested Capuchin
    (Sapajus robustus)
    The crested capuchin is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered

Did You Know?

The monkeys in this family are found from Mexico south to South America.
The monkeys in this family are found from Mexico south to South America.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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