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capuchin monkey

Cebus capucinus

Least Concern

About

The Capuchin Monkey (Cebus capucinus) is a species in the genus Cebus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Cebus capucinus (capuchin monkey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Capuchino de Cara Blanca de Colombia

French Sapajou capucin

German Weißschulter-Kapuzineraffe

Similar Species in Cebus

Brown weeper capuchin

Cebus brunneus

Endangered

Chestnut Weeper Capuchin

Cebus castaneus

Least Concern

Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin

Cebus aequatorialis

Critically Endangered

Maranon white fronted capuchin

Critically Endangered

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Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin

Cebus malitiosus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capuchin monkey?

The scientific name of capuchin monkey is Cebus capucinus. It belongs to the genus Cebus.

What is the conservation status of capuchin monkey?

capuchin monkey (Cebus capucinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does capuchin monkey live?

capuchin monkey is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does capuchin monkey belong to?

capuchin monkey (Cebus capucinus) belongs to the genus Cebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cebidae.

Is capuchin monkey endangered?

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

What kingdom does capuchin monkey belong to?

capuchin monkey (Cebus capucinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of capuchin monkey?

The closest relatives of capuchin monkey in the genus Cebus include Brown weeper capuchin, Chestnut Weeper Capuchin, Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin, Maranon white fronted capuchin, Kaapori Capuchin.