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Common squirrel monkey

Saimiri sciureus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

The common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a small New World primate from the Cebidae (squirrel monkey) family, and native to the tropical areas of South America.

Habitat:

Rainforest

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Common squirrel monkey

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