Mönchsaffe
Pithecia monachus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="monk-saki"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Primates
(Primaten)
Family
Pitheciidae
Genus
Pithecia
Species
Pithecia monachus
(Mönchsaffe)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Huapo
German
Mönchsaffe
Similar Species in Pithecia
Burnished Saki
Pithecia inusta
Least Concern
Cazuza's Saki
Pithecia cazuzai
Data Deficient
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Ryland's Bald-Faced Saki
Pithecia rylandsi
Vulnerable
Golden-faced Saki
Pithecia chrysocephala
Least Concern
Miller's Saki
Pithecia milleri
Data Deficient
Mittermeier's Tapajós Saki
Pithecia mittermeieri
Vulnerable
Hairy Saki
Pithecia hirsuta
Least Concern
Gray's Bald-faced Saki
Pithecia irrorata
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mönchsaffe?
The scientific name of Mönchsaffe is Pithecia monachus. It belongs to the genus Pithecia.
What is the conservation status of Mönchsaffe?
Mönchsaffe (Pithecia monachus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mönchsaffe belong to?
Mönchsaffe (Pithecia monachus) belongs to the genus Pithecia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pitheciidae.
Is Mönchsaffe endangered?
No, Mönchsaffe (Pithecia monachus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mönchsaffe belong to?
Mönchsaffe (Pithecia monachus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Mönchsaffe?
The closest relatives of Mönchsaffe in the genus Pithecia include Cazuza's Saki, Ryland's Bald-Faced Saki, Golden-faced Saki, Miller's Saki, Mittermeier's Tapajós Saki.
Genus Pithecia — 16 Species
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LC
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Mönchsaffe
Pithecia monachus
Cazuza's Saki
Pithecia cazuzai
Ryland's Bald-Faced Saki
Pithecia rylandsi
Golden-faced Saki
Pithecia chrysocephala
Miller's Saki
Pithecia milleri
Mittermeier's Tapajós Saki
Pithecia mittermeieri
Hairy Saki
Pithecia hirsuta
Gray's Bald-faced Saki
Pithecia irrorata
Napo Saki
Pithecia napensis
Pissinatti's Bald-faced Saki
Pithecia pissinattii
Vanzolini's Bald-faced Saki
Pithecia vanzolinii
Bufty Saki
Pithecia albicans
Isabel's Saki
Pithecia isabela
White-faced Saki
Pithecia pithecia
Burnished Saki
Pithecia inusta
Equatorial Saki
Pithecia aequatorialis
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