Golden-backed Black Uakari
Cacajao melanocephalus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Primates · Pitheciidae
About
The golden-backed uakari or black-headed uakari, is a New World primate from the family Pitheciidae. It lives in the Amazon rainforest, and is found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It has black hair covering its body, except for a reddish abdomen, tail, and upper limbs, and a bald face. It has highly specialised teeth which allow it to eat seeds and fruits with hard shells.
Fun Fact
It lives in the Amazon rainforest, and is found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to north-western Brazil, south-eastern Colombia and south-western Venezuela, living in the Amazon rainforest, especially in the seasonally flooded forests called igapos.
Diet
Feed on seeds and fruits, but will also eat leaves, pith and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance