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Squirrel Monkeys

The squirrel monkey genus, Saimiri, includes at least
​7 species
 and 7 subspecies
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Black-CAPPED Squirrel Monkey (SAIMIRI BOLIVIENSIS)

CONSERVATION STATUS: LEAST CONCERN
Black-capped squirrel monkeys, also known as Bolivian squirrel monkeys, Peruvian squirrel monkeys, and black-headed squirrel monkeys, are endemic to Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. These New World monkeys can adapt to several habitat types including...
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Black-headed Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri vanzolinii)

CONSERVATION STATUS: VULNERABLE
Under the genus, Saimiri, there are 5 different species of the squirrel monkeys, all of which are endemic to Central and South America. The black-headed squirrel monkey’s entire range is limited to the Várzea forest within the Mamirauá Sustainable...
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Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii)

CONSERVATION STATUS: VULNERABLE
The Central American squirrel monkey, also known as the red-backed squirrel monkey, lives in parts of the Pacific coast of Panama and Costa Rica. Squirrel monkeys are found primarily in tropical lowland rain forests. They can survive in a number of habitat types...
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Guianan Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)

CONSERVATION STATUS: LEAST CONCERN
Guianan Squirrel monkeys are endemic to the tropical forests of French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. They occupy many forests types, generally preferring primary and secondary forests. They may venture to the forest floor or explore the upper reaches of...
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  • Primate Conservation
    • Primate Conservation
    • Primate Facts
    • Conservationist Limelight
    • Primates in Animal Studies
  • Education
    • What is Humane Education?
    • Lessons and Activities >
      • The Case of the Disappearing Habitat: The Candy Culprit-Get Started! >
        • Step 1: You're On the Case
        • Step 2: You Get a Clue
        • Step 3: The Investigation
        • Step 4: The Candy Boss
        • Step 5: The Case Isn't Closed Yet
        • Good Detective Strategies and Helpful Hints
      • Cyber Flashcards >
        • 10 of the most well known primate species
        • 10 of the weirdest primate species
        • 10 primate species you probably never heard of
        • 10 of the most endangered primates species
      • The Alphabet Soup of Conservation-Video and Introduction >
        • Alphabet Soup Activities
        • Alphabet Soup Stars
      • Your Evolutionary Family Tree-Start here >
        • Step 1: Observation
        • Step 2: Questions
        • Step 3: Background Research
        • Step 4: Hypothesis
        • Step 5: Experiment
        • Step 6: Analyze Data
        • Step 7: Conclusions
        • Step 8: Publish
        • Lab Notebook
      • Where Primates Live
      • Primates and Their Habitats Introduction >
        • Game 1: Monkey Match Up
        • Game 2: Concentration
        • Game 3: One Handed Solitaire
        • Game 4: Go Fish With a Twist
        • Activity 5: Whos in the Cards
      • Life in Tropical Rainforests Introduction >
        • Activity 1: Rainforest Matching Game
        • Activity 2: Living Between the Layers
        • Activity 3: Where in the World
        • Activity 4: Finding Fun Rainforest Facts
        • Activity 5: You Can Help Rainforests
    • Educator Blog
    • Student's Projects >
      • Tonkin Recovery Plan Report
      • Candy Culprit Memes
  • Primates At-a-Glance
    • African Apes At-a-Glance
    • African Monkeys At-a-Glance
    • African Prosimians At-a-Glance
    • Asian Apes At-a-Glance
    • Asian Monkeys At-a-Glance
    • Asian Prosimians At-a-Glance
    • Latin American Monkeys At-a-Glance
  • Primate Profiles
    • Apes of Africa >
      • Bonobos
      • Chimpanzees
      • Gorillas
    • Apes of Asia >
      • Orangutans
      • Gibbons
    • Monkeys of Africa >
      • Allens Swamp Monkey
      • Baboons
      • Colobus Monkeys
      • Geladas
      • Grivets, Tantalus, Malbroucks, and Vervets
      • Guenons
      • Kipunjis
      • African Macaque
      • Mandrills
      • Mangabeys
      • Patas Monkeys
      • Talapoins
    • Monkeys of Asia >
      • Langurs, Leaf Monkeys, Lutungs, Surilis
      • Macaques
      • Proboscis Monkeys
      • Snub-Nosed Monkeys
    • Monkeys of Latin America >
      • Capuchin Monkeys
      • Howler Monkeys
      • Marmosets
      • Muriquis
      • Night or Owl Monkeys
      • Saki Monkeys
      • Spider Monkeys
      • Squirrel Monkeys
      • Tamarins
      • Titi Monkeys
      • Uakaris
      • Woolly Monkeys
    • Prosimians of Africa >
      • Galagos or Bushbabies
      • Lemurs
      • Pottos
    • Prosimians of Asia >
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