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CAPPUCHINS

CAPPUCHINS

CEBUS

Capuchin monkeys are usually dark brown with a pale cream/white color on their necks. It reaches 30 to 56 cm (12 to 22 in) in length, with a tail as long as its body. On average, they weigh 1.4 to 4 kg and live up to 25 years in their native habitat.

CAPPUCHINS

CEBUS

Capuchin monkeys are usually dark brown with a pale cream/white color on their necks. It reaches 30 to 56 cm (12 to 22 in) in length, with a tail as long as its body. On average, they weigh 1.4 to 4 kg and live up to 25 years in their native habitat.


Distribution:
Central America and South America south to northern Argentina.


Habitat:

Tropical Forest


Diet: 

Fruits, leaves and small animals