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