Humboldt’s Squirrel Monkey
Saimiri cassiquiarensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Primates · Cebidae
About
Humboldt's squirrel monkey is a species of squirrel monkey from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It had previously been considered a subspecies of the common squirrel monkey, S. sciureus, but was elevated to full species status based on a genetic study by Carretero-Pinzón in 2009. A genetic study by Jessica Lynch Alfaro, et al indicated that the Ecuadorian squirrel monkey may be synonymous with Saimiri cassiquiarensis. As of 2018, the Ecuadorian squirrel monkey is generally regarded as a subspecies of Humboldt's squirrel monkey, S. cassiquiarensis macrodon.
Fun Fact
It had previously been considered a subspecies of the common squirrel monkey, S.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats fruits when available, primarily between January and June, and also eats insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance