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Cebus capucinus

White-faced capuchin

(Linnaeus, 1758)

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Highly intelligent primate with black fur and white face, throat, and shoulders.

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Other Names (Global)

Mono carablanca flag

White-headed capuchin flag

Capuchino de cabeza blanca flag

Cebus

Taxonomy

PhylumChordata

ClassMammalia

OrderPrimates

FamilyCebidae

GenusCebus

Taxonomic Authority(Linnaeus, 1758)

Ecology & Status

Origin

Native

Population Trend

Decreasing

Breeding Season

Year Round

Trophic Role

Omnivore

Recent Sightings

Yes

Habitat Summary Multi-lang

Adapts to various types of forests, including secondary and mangroves.

Behaviour Multi-lang

Known for tool use and complex social structure.

Social Activity Multi-lang

Live in groups of 10 to 35 individuals led by an alpha male.

Feeding Guild Multi-lang

Omnivore; consumes fruits, insects, small vertebrates, and eggs.

Trophic Chain Details Multi-lang

Important seed disperser and insect population controller.

Reproductive Behaviour Multi-lang

Females give birth every two years; infant care is shared.

Physical Measures

Length (cm)

33.0 - 45.0 cm

Weight (Grams)

2.60 kg - 3.90 kg

Offspring per cycle1 - 1

Sexual DimorphismYes

Lifespan

Sexual Maturity

48 - 84 Months

Gestation / Incubation

150 - 160

Lifespan Estimated

Males25 - 30 Years

Females25 - 30 Years

Ecological Relationships

Mutualism (+/+)Panthera onca — Jaguar

Test

Sexual Dimorphism

Males Multi-lang

The male is up to 25% larger than the female.

Females Multi-lang

The female is smaller and reaches sexual maturity earlier.

Evolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang

Prehensile tail that acts as a fifth hand for support.

Cognitive ability to process information and use objects as tools to obtain food.

Main Threats Multi-lang

Habitat fragmentation and capture for the pet trade.

Negative interactions with humans and transmission of zoonotic diseases.

Interesting Facts Multi-lang

They rub medicinal plants on their fur to repel insects.

They are known to be one of the most intelligent New World primates.