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] |
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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 |