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common squirrel monkey

Saimiri sciureus

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Description:

This monkey was kept to entertain visitors at a resort in Coca, Ecuador. It is also frequently seen (or at least, as frequently as you see anything in the rainforest) in the rainforests of Yasuni National Park.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri sciureus

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Carolina
Hi there, welcome to Project Noah! You have here a beautiful Squirrel monkey, not a Spider monkey. Spider monkeys are larger than Squirrel monkeys :)

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PublishedJune 29, 2012

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