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Capuchino de Perijá
Cebus leucocephalus
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="sierra-de-perija-white-fronted-capuchin"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Primates
(Primates)
Family
Cebidae
Genus
Cebus
Species
Cebus leucocephalus
(Capuchino de Perijá)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Capuchino de Perijá
French
Sapajou à tête blanche
German
Weißkopf-Kapuzineraffe
Similar Species in Cebus
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Capachino del César
Cebus cesarae
Endangered
Capuchino blanco
Cebus yuracus
Near Threatened
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Capuchino de Cara Blanca de Colombia
Cebus capucinus
Least Concern
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Capuchino de frente blanca
Cebus albifrons
Least Concern
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Capuchino de Spix
Cebus unicolor
Vulnerable
Capuchino de Venezuela
Cebus brunneus
Endangered
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Capuchino Oliva
Cebus olivaceus
Least Concern
Machín Blanco de Occidente
Cebus aequatorialis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Capuchino de Perijá?
The scientific name of Capuchino de Perijá is Cebus leucocephalus. It belongs to the genus Cebus.
What is the conservation status of Capuchino de Perijá?
Capuchino de Perijá (Cebus leucocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Capuchino de Perijá live?
Capuchino de Perijá is found in Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Capuchino de Perijá belong to?
Capuchino de Perijá (Cebus leucocephalus) belongs to the genus Cebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cebidae.
Is Capuchino de Perijá endangered?
Yes, Capuchino de Perijá (Cebus leucocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Capuchino de Perijá belong to?
Capuchino de Perijá (Cebus leucocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Capuchino de Perijá?
The closest relatives of Capuchino de Perijá in the genus Cebus include Capachino del César, Capuchino blanco, Capuchino de Cara Blanca de Colombia, Capuchino de frente blanca, Capuchino de Spix.
Genus Cebus — 15 Species
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Capachino del César
Cebus cesarae
Capuchino blanco
Cebus yuracus
Capuchino de Cara Blanca de Colombia
Cebus capucinus
Capuchino de frente blanca
Cebus albifrons
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VU
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Capuchino de Perijá
Cebus leucocephalus
Capuchino de Spix
Cebus unicolor
Capuchino de Venezuela
Cebus brunneus
Capuchino Oliva
Cebus olivaceus
Machín Blanco de Occidente
Cebus aequatorialis
Machin de Cara Blanca
Cebus cuscinus
Mono Carablanca
Cebus imitator
Chestnut Weeper Capuchin
Cebus castaneus
Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin
Cebus malitiosus
Kaapori Capuchin
Cebus kaapori
varied capuchin
Cebus versicolor
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