Black-striped Capuchin
Sapajus libidinosus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Primates · Cebidae
About
The black-striped capuchin, also known as the bearded capuchin, is a New World monkey in the family Cebidae. They are native to northern and central Brazil. These capuchins mostly live in dry forests, and savannah landscapes between the Rio Araguaia and the Rio Grande. Known for its tool use, the black-striped capuchin has been shown to use tools in a wide variety of situations, ranging from using rocks for nut cracking to using sticks for digging. They were, until recently, considered a subspecies of the tufted capuchin, but because of more research and insights, they are considered their own species by many.
Fun Fact
The bearded capuchin can live up to 25 years in the wild, but much longer when in captivity.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet consists of a wide range of foods.
Lifespan
25 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change