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