Black uakari

Black uakari

Order : Primates
Family : Cebidae
Subfamily : Pitheciinae
Species : Cacajao melanocephalus

The Black uacari, black-headed uacari, humboldt's black-headed uacari is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the black uakari

The primate black uakari monkey (Cacajao melanocephalus) is still found in larget numbers in the region but its native (Full text)

The black uakari is found in or near periodically flooded forests up to 500 m (1650') in altitude. (Full text)

The black uakari is in danger of extinction because it is found in such small numbers already, and the forests where it lives are fast being destroyed. (Full text)