Collins' Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri collinsi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Primates · Cebidae

About

Collins' squirrel monkey is a species of squirrel monkey endemic to Brazil. It had been considered a subspecies of the common squirrel monkey until a genetic study by Jessica Lynch Alfaro et al. elevated it to species status.

Fun Fact

It had been considered a subspecies of the common squirrel monkey (S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat palm fruits, legumes, insects, bird eggs and occasionally lizards.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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