List of Peruvian monkey species

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There are about 52 known species of New World monkeys in Peru,[1] particularly in the Peruvian Amazon. Among these are species of marmoset, woolly monkey, and others.

Common name Scientific name Conservation status[2]
Black-capped squirrel monkey Saimiri boliviensis Least Concern
Goeldi's monkey Callimico goeldii Vulnerable
Golden-mantled tamarin Saguinus tripartitus Least Concern
Madidi titi monkey Plecturocebus aureipalatii Least Concern
Nancy Ma's night monkey Aotus nancymaae
Peruvian night monkey Aotus miconax Endangered
Purus red howler Alouatta puruensis Least Concern
Red titi monkey Plecturocebus discolor Least Concern
San Martin titi monkey Plecturocebus oenanthe Critically Endangered
Tufted capuchin monkey Sapajus apella Least Concern
Yellow-tailed woolly monkey Oreonax flavicauda Critically Endangered

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "IUCN Red List - Primate species in Peru".
  2. ^ "IUCN 2022. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2021-3. <https://www.iucnredlist.org>".