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White-Faced Capuchin

Cebus capucinus

Photo by Yasser
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Inquisitive and very alert little monkey with pronounced white face and neck area and a darker colored body.

Habitat:

This monkey was seen in the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica near a small beach.

Notes:

Also known as the white-headed or white-throated capuchin.

Reference Links:

White-headed capuchin

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Ashish
I think this is the one used in Film Monkey trouble..!!

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PublishedJuly 6, 2011

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