White-faced Capuchin

Cebus capucinus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Primates · Cebidae

About

White-faced capuchin, or white headed capuchin, can refer to either of two species of gracile capuchin monkey:Cebus imitator, the Panamanian white-faced capuchin, also known as the Panamanian white-headed capuchin or Central American white-faced capuchin Cebus capucinus, the Colombian white-faced capuchin, also known as the Colombian white-headed capuchin

Fun Fact

White-faced capuchins rub certain plants and insects on their fur in what appears to be self-medication — some of these substances have been shown to have anti-parasitic properties.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

40-54 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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