tufted capuchin

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Saint Lucia, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Primates (Primates)

Family

Cebidae

Genus

Sapajus

Species

Sapajus apella (tufted capuchin)

Names in Other Languages

German Apella

Similar Species in Sapajus

Bearded Capuchin

Sapajus libidinosus

Near Threatened

Black Capuchin

Sapajus nigritus

Near Threatened

Blond Capuchin

Sapajus flavius

Endangered

Crested Capuchin

Sapajus robustus

Endangered

Golden-bellied Capuchin

Sapajus xanthosternos

Critically Endangered

Hooded Capuchin

Sapajus cay

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tufted capuchin?

The scientific name of tufted capuchin is Sapajus apella. It belongs to the genus Sapajus.

What is the conservation status of tufted capuchin?

tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tufted capuchin live?

tufted capuchin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Saint Lucia, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Saint Lucia, Venezuela.

What family does tufted capuchin belong to?

tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella) belongs to the genus Sapajus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cebidae.

Is tufted capuchin endangered?

No, tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does tufted capuchin belong to?

tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of tufted capuchin?

The closest relatives of tufted capuchin in the genus Sapajus include Bearded Capuchin, Black Capuchin, Blond Capuchin, Crested Capuchin, Golden-bellied Capuchin.