Machín Blanco de Occidente

Cebus aequatorialis

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Cebus aequatorialis (Machín Blanco de Occidente)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Machín Blanco de Occidente

Similar Species in Cebus

Capuchino de Cara Blanca de Colombia

Cebus capucinus

Least Concern

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Capuchino de frente blanca

Capuchino de Venezuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Machín Blanco de Occidente?

The scientific name of Machín Blanco de Occidente is Cebus aequatorialis. It belongs to the genus Cebus.

What is the conservation status of Machín Blanco de Occidente?

Machín Blanco de Occidente (Cebus aequatorialis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Machín Blanco de Occidente live?

Machín Blanco de Occidente is found in Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador.

What family does Machín Blanco de Occidente belong to?

Machín Blanco de Occidente (Cebus aequatorialis) belongs to the genus Cebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cebidae.

Is Machín Blanco de Occidente endangered?

Yes, Machín Blanco de Occidente (Cebus aequatorialis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Machín Blanco de Occidente belong to?

Machín Blanco de Occidente (Cebus aequatorialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Machín Blanco de Occidente?

The closest relatives of Machín Blanco de Occidente in the genus Cebus include Capachino del César, Capuchino blanco, Capuchino de Cara Blanca de Colombia, Capuchino de frente blanca, Capuchino de Perijá.