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Bolivian squirrel monkey
Adult weight : 0.615 kg (1.353 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 30 years
Bolivian squirrel monkey
Order : Primates
Family : Cebidae
Subfamily : Cebinae
Species : Saimiri boliviensis
Which zoos have them?
Artis (Netherlands)The Black-headed squirrel monkey, bolivian squirrel monkey 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
Namings for the Bolivian squirrel monkey
A young / baby of a Bolivian squirrel monkey is called a 'infant'. A Bolivian squirrel monkey group is called a 'troop, barrel, tribe or cartload'.
Facts about the Bolivian squirrel monkey
Bolivian squirrel monkeys are classified as "roman" variety based upon the distribution of pigmented and nonpigmented periocular hair in a pattern resembling a semicircular arch. (Full text)
While most squirrel monkeys show no sexual dimorphism, Bolivian squirrel monkeys are sexually dichromatic - with black on the females and gray on the males. (Full text)
Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys are omnivores. (Full text)
1. Saimiri, genus Saimiri -- (squirrel monkeys)Saimiri
genus Saimiri
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