The wedge-capped capuchin (Cebus olivaceus), also called the Guianan weeper capuchin, is a medium-sized capuchin monkey found in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela, where it dwells in tall primary forest and travels long distances during the day. It is named for a black triangle of dark fur on the forehead, and it has slightly longer limbs than other capuchins, which suits running and jumping through the forest canopy. Adults weigh about 3 kg, and males average about 30 percent heavier than females. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, invertebrates and other plant parts, with small vertebrates on rare occasions. Groups of 5 to 30 individuals follow a dominance hierarchy. The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern.
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Classification
Population Trend System (Realm) ThreatsOther or No Known Threats 1 Relationship to People Living or Extinct Conservation Status Body Size Band Connections
Child Taxon Of
Cebus, Taxa Source Wedge-capped capuchin (Wikipedia)
In Biome
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Cebus olivaceus
In Ecosystem
Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Cebus olivaceus
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Found In
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Source Wedge-capped capuchin (Wikipedia)DistributionQuote, Distribution
It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Wedge-capped capuchin (Wikipedia)DistributionQuote, Distribution
It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Wedge-capped capuchin (Wikipedia)DistributionQuote, Distribution
It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.
Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Cebus olivaceus
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyFood habits
Primary Diet omnivore omnivore
Habitat
Weeping capuchins are found in typical llanos habitat of semi deciduous, dry tropical forests.
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Weeping capuchins have been sought by many people as pets.
Lifespan/Longevity
In captivity a capuchin may live as long as 55 years.
Conservation Status
This species is not threatened.
View the Source 2. Wedge-capped capuchin (Wikipedia)
Distribution
It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.
Conservation
Its population is considered stable, with no evidence of widespread decline.
Child Taxon Of: Cebus, Lead
The wedge-capped capuchin or Guianan weeper capuchin (Cebus olivaceus)
In Group: Primate Species, Lead
is a capuchin monkey from South America
View the Source3. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (IUCN Red List category): IUCN Red List category of Cebus olivaceus
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (IUCN Red List category)IUCN Red List categoryQuote, IUCN Red List category
"category": "LEAST_CONCERN"
View the Source 4. AnAge (Human Ageing Genomic Resources): Wedge-capped capuchin
AnAge (Human Ageing Genomic Resources)Life history traits (averages): Adult weightQuote, Life history traits (averages): Adult weight
2,553 g
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