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Sapajou à tête blanche

Cebus leucocephalus

Vulnerable
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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.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Capuchino de Perijá
French Sapajou à tête blanche
German Weißkopf-Kapuzineraffe

Similar Species in Cebus

Le Sai variété
Le Sai variété
Cebus castaneus
Least Concern
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Sapajou capucin
Cebus capucinus
Least Concern
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Sapajou du Cesar
Cebus cesarae
Endangered
Sapajou du Panama
Sapajou du Panama
Cebus imitator
Vulnerable
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Sapajou pleurer
Cebus olivaceus
Least Concern
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Sapajou unicolore
Cebus unicolor
Vulnerable
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Spajou à front blanc
Cebus albifrons
Least Concern
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Shock-headed Capuchin
Cebus cuscinus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapajou à tête blanche?
The scientific name of Sapajou à tête blanche is Cebus leucocephalus. It belongs to the genus Cebus.
What is the conservation status of Sapajou à tête blanche?
Sapajou à tête blanche (Cebus leucocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sapajou à tête blanche live?
Sapajou à tête blanche 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 Sapajou à tête blanche belong to?
Sapajou à tête blanche (Cebus leucocephalus) belongs to the genus Cebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cebidae.
Is Sapajou à tête blanche endangered?
Yes, Sapajou à tête blanche (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 Sapajou à tête blanche belong to?
Sapajou à tête blanche (Cebus leucocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Sapajou à tête blanche?
The closest relatives of Sapajou à tête blanche in the genus Cebus include Le Sai variété, Sapajou capucin, Sapajou du Cesar, Sapajou du Panama, Sapajou pleurer.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cebus — 15 Species

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Le Sai variété
Cebus castaneus
LC
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Sapajou à tête blanche
Cebus leucocephalus
VU
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Sapajou capucin
Cebus capucinus
LC 🐾
Sapajou du Cesar
Cebus cesarae
EN 🐾
Sapajou du Panama
Cebus imitator
VU 🐾
Sapajou pleurer
Cebus olivaceus
LC 🐾
Sapajou unicolore
Cebus unicolor
VU 🐾
Spajou à front blanc
Cebus albifrons
LC 🐾
Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin
Cebus aequatorialis
CR 🐾
Kaapori Capuchin
Cebus kaapori
CR 🐾
Brown weeper capuchin
Cebus brunneus
EN 🐾
Maranon white fronted capuchin
Cebus yuracus
NT 🐾
Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin
Cebus malitiosus
EN 🐾
varied capuchin
Cebus versicolor
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Shock-headed Capuchin
Cebus cuscinus
NT
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