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Sapajus
Robust capuchin monkeys are capuchin monkeys in the genus ''Sapajus''. Formerly, all capuchin monkeys were placed in the genus ''Cebus''. ''Sapajus'' was erected in 2012 by Jessica Lynch Alfaro et al. to differentiate the robust (tufted) capuchin monkeys (formerly the ''C. apella'' group) from the gracile capuchin monkeys (formerly the ''C. capucinus'' group), which remain in ''Cebus''. Taxonomy Based on the species and subspecies proposed by Groves in 2001 and 2005, robust capuchin monkey taxa include: * Black-capped, brown or tufted capuchin, ''Sapajus apella'' ** Guiana brown capuchin, ''Sapajus apella apella'' ** Colombian brown capuchin, ''Sapajus apella fatuellus'' ** Margarita Island capuchin, ''Sapajus apella margaritae'' ** Large-headed capuchin, ''Sapajus apella macrocephalus'' ** ''Sapajus apella peruanus'' ** ''Sapajus apella tocantinus'' * Blond capuchin, ''Sapajus flavius'' * Black-striped capuchin, ''Sapajus libidinosus'' ** ''Sapajus libidinosus libidinosus'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azaras's Capuchin
Azaras's capuchin or hooded capuchin (''Sapajus cay'') is a species of robust capuchin. It occurs in eastern Paraguay, southeastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Brazil, at Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso states, in Pantanal. Its habitat consists of subtropical, humid, semi-deciduous, gallery forests and forested regions of the Pantanals. Formerly, it was considered a subspecies of black-striped capuchin, according to Groves (2005) with the name ''Cebus libidinosus paraguayanus'', but Silva Jr. (2001) considered it a separated species. They are considered as frugivores-insectivores which means that their diet mainly consists of a variety of fruits, seeds, arthropods, frogs, small mammals, etc. Evolution and taxonomy ''Cebus'' and ''Sapajus'' have been widely recognized as subgenera–or groups–of the capuchin monkey’s subfamily ''Cebinae''. There is data hinting towards an estimated separation time between these two subgenera of about 6.2 million years. Evidence indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapajus Cay
Azaras's capuchin or hooded capuchin (''Sapajus cay'') is a species of robust capuchin. It occurs in eastern Paraguay, southeastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Brazil, at Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso states, in Pantanal. Its habitat consists of subtropical, humid, semi-deciduous, gallery forests and forested regions of the Pantanals. Formerly, it was considered a subspecies of black-striped capuchin, according to Groves (2005) with the name ''Cebus libidinosus paraguayanus'', but Silva Jr. (2001) considered it a separated species. They are considered as frugivores-insectivores which means that their diet mainly consists of a variety of fruits, seeds, arthropods, frogs, small mammals, etc. Evolution and taxonomy ''Cebus'' and ''Sapajus'' have been widely recognized as subgenera–or groups–of the capuchin monkey’s subfamily ''Cebinae''. There is data hinting towards an estimated separation time between these two subgenera of about 6.2 million years. Evidence indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capuchin Monkey
The capuchin monkeys () are New World monkeys of the subfamily Cebinae. They are readily identified as the " organ grinder" monkey, and have been used in many movies and television shows. The range of capuchin monkeys includes some tropical forests in Central America and South America as far south as northern Argentina. In Central America, where they are called white-faced monkeys ("carablanca"), they usually occupy the wet lowland forests on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and Panama and deciduous dry forest on the Pacific coast. Etymology The word "capuchin" derives from a group of friars named the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, an offshoot from the Franciscans, who wear brown robes with large hoods. When Portuguese explorers reached the Americas in the 15th century, they found small monkeys whose coloring resembled these friars, especially when in their robes with hoods down, and named them capuchins. When the scientists described a specimen (thought to be a golden-bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blond Capuchin
The blond capuchin (''Sapajus flavius'') is a species of capuchin monkey endemic to northeastern Brazil. This endangered species was rediscovered in 2006. It can live in exceptionally large groups of over 150 individuals, and like other capuchin species, exhibits a complex and high level of sociality. It is threatened by loss of habitat due to agriculture, primarily sugarcane fields. In many cases this has caused sugarcane to make up a large portion of their diet, which would otherwise consist of mostly fruit and small animals. The blond capuchin is known to inhabit both the Atlantic forest and Caatinga biomes, although the habitation of the Caatinga may be a recent choice caused by human encroachment into its former habitats. Like other primate species, the blond capuchin is also threatened by poaching and capture for the illegal pet trade. Classification The blond capuchin was first described as "caitaia" by Georg Marcgrave in 1648. In 1774 Johann Christian Daniel von Schreb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapajus Flavius
The blond capuchin (''Sapajus flavius'') is a species of capuchin monkey endemic to northeastern Brazil. This endangered species was rediscovered in 2006. It can live in exceptionally large groups of over 150 individuals, and like other capuchin species, exhibits a complex and high level of sociality. It is threatened by loss of habitat due to agriculture, primarily sugarcane fields. In many cases this has caused sugarcane to make up a large portion of their diet, which would otherwise consist of mostly fruit and small animals. The blond capuchin is known to inhabit both the Atlantic forest and Caatinga biomes, although the habitation of the Caatinga may be a recent choice caused by human encroachment into its former habitats. Like other primate species, the blond capuchin is also threatened by poaching and capture for the illegal pet trade. Classification The blond capuchin was first described as "caitaia" by Georg Marcgrave in 1648. In 1774 Johann Christian Daniel von Schreb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapajus Xanthosternos
The golden-bellied capuchin (''Sapajus xanthosternos''), also known as the yellow-breasted or buff-headed capuchin, is a species of New World or neotropical monkey. It lives mainly in trees and are omnivorous, eating a wide variety of both plant and animals as food. Golden-bellied capuchin normal home range is in the Atlantic forest of Brazil and it is critically endangered due to forest fragmentation and habitat loss mainly due to agriculture, there are currently efforts to protect them by the local government. Characteristics Although there are differences between individuals as well as between the sexes and across age groups, ''S. xanthosternos'' is described as having a distinctive yellow to golden red chest, belly and upper arms. Its face is a light brown and its cap for which the capuchins were first named is a dark brown/black or light brown. Formerly thought to be a subspecies of tufted capuchin (''S. apella''), it was elevated to the status of species.Mittermeier, R. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden-bellied Capuchin
The golden-bellied capuchin (''Sapajus xanthosternos''), also known as the yellow-breasted or buff-headed capuchin, is a species of New World or neotropical monkey. It lives mainly in trees and are omnivorous, eating a wide variety of both plant and animals as food. Golden-bellied capuchin normal home range is in the Atlantic forest of Brazil and it is critically endangered due to forest fragmentation and habitat loss mainly due to agriculture, there are currently efforts to protect them by the local government. Characteristics Although there are differences between individuals as well as between the sexes and across age groups, ''S. xanthosternos'' is described as having a distinctive yellow to golden red chest, belly and upper arms. Its face is a light brown and its cap for which the capuchins were first named is a dark brown/black or light brown. Formerly thought to be a subspecies of tufted capuchin (''S. apella''), it was elevated to the status of species.Mittermeier, R. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-striped Capuchin
The black-striped capuchin (''Sapajus libidinosus''), also known as the bearded capuchin, is a New World monkey in the family Cebidae. They can be found in northern and central Brazil. These capuchins mostly live in dry forests, and savannah landscapes between the Rio Araguaia and the Rio Grande. Known for its tool use, the black-stiped capuchin has been shown to use tools in a wide variety of situations, ranging from using rocks for nut cracking to using sticks for digging. They were, until recently, considered a subfamily of the tufted capuchin, but because of more research and insights, they are considered their own species by many. They often live in highly social groups ranging from 6-20 individuals. Females are philopatric, show coalition, and linear dominance hierarchy. Females reach sexual maturity around 5 years of age and give birth about every 24 months to a single infant. Taxonomy The black-striped capuchin is a New World monkey and a member of the Cebidae family, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapajus Libidinosus
The black-striped capuchin (''Sapajus libidinosus''), also known as the bearded capuchin, is a New World monkey in the family Cebidae. They can be found in northern and central Brazil. These capuchins mostly live in dry forests, and savannah landscapes between the Rio Araguaia and the Rio Grande. Known for its tool use, the black-stiped capuchin has been shown to use tools in a wide variety of situations, ranging from using rocks for nut cracking to using sticks for digging. They were, until recently, considered a subfamily of the tufted capuchin, but because of more research and insights, they are considered their own species by many. They often live in highly social groups ranging from 6-20 individuals. Females are philopatric, show coalition, and linear dominance hierarchy. Females reach sexual maturity around 5 years of age and give birth about every 24 months to a single infant. Taxonomy The black-striped capuchin is a New World monkey and a member of the Cebidae family, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapajus Nigritus
The black capuchin (''Sapajus nigritus''), also known as the black-horned capuchin, is a capuchin monkey from the Atlantic Forest in south-eastern Brazil and far north-eastern Argentina. Historically, it was included as a subspecies of the tufted capuchin. Taxonomy The black capuchin was originally named ''Cebus nigritus'' or ''Cebus apella nigritus'', and while this has been changed, a lot of sources still name the black capuchin as part of the genus ''Cebus''. Social Behaviour Group Size The black capuchin is a social animal. It likes to live in groups, usually consisting of 6 to 20 members, and is hierarchal. Despite the fact that these groups tend to be made up of more females than males, the alpha female of the group is submissive to the alpha male. The size of the group operates as a function of food availability; size and cohesiveness are highest when food is readily available. When food is scarce, black capuchins split up into smaller groups to cover more ground o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Capuchin
The black capuchin (''Sapajus nigritus''), also known as the black-horned capuchin, is a capuchin monkey from the Atlantic Forest in south-eastern Brazil and far north-eastern Argentina. Historically, it was included as a subspecies of the tufted capuchin. Taxonomy The black capuchin was originally named ''Cebus nigritus'' or ''Cebus apella nigritus'', and while this has been changed, a lot of sources still name the black capuchin as part of the genus ''Cebus''. Social Behaviour Group Size The black capuchin is a social animal. It likes to live in groups, usually consisting of 6 to 20 members, and is hierarchal. Despite the fact that these groups tend to be made up of more females than males, the alpha female of the group is submissive to the alpha male. The size of the group operates as a function of food availability; size and cohesiveness are highest when food is readily available. When food is scarce, black capuchins split up into smaller groups to cover more ground o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tufted Capuchin
The tufted capuchin (''Sapajus apella''), also known as brown capuchin, black-capped capuchin, or pin monkey is a New World primate from South America and the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita. As traditionally defined, it is one of the most widespread primates in the Neotropics, but it has recently been recommended considering the black-striped, black and golden-bellied capuchins as separate species in a new genus, thereby effectively limiting the tufted capuchin to the Amazon basin and nearby regions. However, the large-headed capuchin (''S. a. macrocephalus''), previously defined as a distinct species, has been reclassified as a subspecies of the tufted capuchin, expanding its range east to Peru & Ecuador and south to Bolivia. The tufted capuchin is an omnivorous animal, mostly feeding on fruits and invertebrates, although it sometimes feeds on small vertebrates (e.g. lizards and bird chicks) and other plant parts. It can be found in many different kinds of environm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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