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Capuchin monkey

Cebus capucinus · Cebidae · Primates

Best monthsFeb–Mar · Julmost records
Records2,135in 3 countries
Most seen inColombia1,071 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
Capuchin monkey
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About

Capuchin monkey in brief

The capuchin monkey (Cebus capucinus) is a mammal of the Cebidae family — New World monkey of the family Cebidae.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 2,135 published records, most of them from Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, March and July and fall to their lowest in May and September.

Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Colombia1,071 records · best Mar, Feb
Costa Rica632 records · best Feb, Jan
Panama432 records · best Jan, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.