Animalia | Primates | Pitheciidae | Pithecia | Pithecia monachus |
- Common Name: Geoffroyโs Monk Saki
- Taxonomy Classification Year: 1812
- Monkey Size: 30 to 50 cm (11.81 to 19.69 in)
- Skin Color(s): Black
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Native Countries: Brazil, Peru
Geoffroyโs Monk Saki Distribution
Geoffroyโs Monk Saki Characteristics
Geoffroyโs monk saki[1], also called monk saki, is a species of saki monkey, a New-World primate native to South America.
- Always desperate for a haircut, Geoffroyโs monk saki is a smaller primate with dark, shaggy fur.
- Their partially bare face is surrounded by a densely fringed hairstyle reminiscent of his namesake, a monk.
- Their bodies are typically black with light gray feet and hands, giving them an aged appearance. However, they can grasp branches with long, dexterous fingers.
- Their short hind limbs are designed to leap great distances quickly, perfect for living high in the trees.
- A Geoffroyโs monk saki tail is as thick and hairy as the rest of the body. However, it isnโt prehensile and sometimes hangs over branch edges like a particularly dirty feather duster.
Geoffroyโs Monk Saki Facts
- Geoffroyโs monk saki weighs as much as a giant rabbit.
- A monk saki is one of seven species of New-World arboreal monkeys with a bushy, feathery tail.
- This tiny primate is very nervous around humans and has abnormal disturbances; therefore, there is very little data on the daily life of Geoffroyโs monk saki.
- They are diurnal and four-legged leapers; they usually move on all fours but can be seen swinging bipedally on large branches before jumping to another tree.
- Adults can identify their mate by a specific vocalization. Still, many of Geoffroyโs monk sakiโs modes of communication seem designed to express aggression.
Suggested Reading: Types of Monkeys
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