Family
Pitheciidae
53 species in this taxon
Pitheciidae (Pitheciidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 6 genuss with 53 known species. This includes the genus groups Cacajao, Callicebus, Cheracebus, Chiropotes, Pithecia, and Plecturocebus. Among its members, 17 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Primates (Primates).