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Small mammals
Capuchin monkey
Capuchin monkey · Cebinae
Versatile, curious and full of energy, Capuchin monkeys move through the treetops of tropical forests as agile climbers.
Fact file
- Size
- Shoulder height between 30 and 56 cm, weight 2 to 4 kg
- Males and females
- Males significantly larger and more robust than females
- Sounds
- High-pitched twittering and squeaking sounds, alarm calls in case of danger
- Diet
- Omnivorous, prefers fruit, seeds, insects, smaller animals
- Offspring
- One young after a gestation period of around six months, usually after the rainy season
How to identify Capuchin monkey
Capuchin monkeys are small to medium-sized primates with a shoulder height of about 30 to 56 centimetres and a weight between 2 and 4 kilograms. Their fur is strikingly two-toned: the body is usually dark brown to black, while the face, chest and shoulder area appear light cream-coloured to white.
The long, flattened tail is almost as long as the body and serves as a skilfully used gripping aid when climbing. The face often shows a light, round fringe of hair reminiscent of a monk’s cowl, which clearly distinguishes Capuchin monkeys from other South American monkey species.
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