Weeper Capuchin

Cebus olivaceus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Cebidae

About

The wedge-capped capuchin or Guianan weeper capuchin is a capuchin monkey from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. Cebus olivaceus is known to dwell in tall, primary forest and travel over long distances during the day.

Fun Fact

Their animal prey is almost exclusively invertebrates.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found north of the Orinoco River, south of the Sierra de Perijá and Venezuelan Coastal Range, and east to the Essequibo River in western Guyana.

Diet

Eat both animal and plant foods.

Lifespan

36 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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