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Common Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri sciureus

Photo by TL
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Spotted at La Selva, Costa Rica. Think it's a squirrel monkey, but not sure, since there were also spider monkeys.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri sciureus

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Comments (2)
TL
Thanks Bayucca! Will update the spotting
bayucca
From the size and colors I would also say Common Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri sciureus.

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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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