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White-fronted Capuchin

Cebus albifrons

Photo by Carolina
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a species of capuchin monkey, a type of New World primate, found in seven different countries in South America. Their populations are declining and is believed to be caused by human-induced habitat loss and degradation, and hunting. The species is classified as Least Concern, though subspecies in northern Colombia are considered Vulnerable.

Habitat:

It is found in a variety of forest types.

Notes:

Photographed at the Barranquilla zoo.

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