Monk saki

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Original source: Monk saki monkey in an animal reserve in Ecuador, by the Napo River. Taken by Sputnikcccp in July 2006
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Monk saki

Order : Primates
Family : Cebidae
Subfamily : Pitheciinae
Species : Pithecia monachus

The Geoffroy's monk saki, monk saki 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 monk saki

The range of Pithecia monachus is limited to the upper elevations of well-developed rain forests of these regions (Hernandez-Camacho and Cooper, 1976). (Full text)