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Uakari Monkey

Cacajao calvus rubicundus

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Field Notes

Description:

Uakari is the common name for the New World monkeys of the genus Cacajao. Both the English and scientific names are believed to have originated from indigenous languages.

Habitat:

Deep in the Amazon Jungle.

Notes:

Spotted this Uakari Monkey deep in the Amazon Jungle.

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PublishedMarch 26, 2012

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