Squirrel Monkeyリスザル

Species Data

Classification

Primates / Cebidae Source

Size

Body length about 29–32 cm, tail about 40–42 cm

Weight

Average about 925 g (generally ranging from about 550 g to 1.25 kg)

Lifespan

Wild: average about 21 years; captive: females average 27 years, males 22.7 years

Diet

Omnivore Fruit-leaning omnivore; eats fruit in the early morning and then forages mainly for spiders and insects. Also eats seeds, leaves, and small vertebrates such as tree frogs

Activity

Diurnal and arboreal, with home ranges centered on waterways

Distribution

The common squirrel monkey inhabits the tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, with introduced populations in Florida and parts of the Caribbean. Source

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org animaldiversity.org

Did You Know?

• A squirrel monkey named Gordo became the first primate launched into space in 1958, though it did not survive reentry. Source
• Their vocalizations appear to be genetically determined — even deaf squirrel monkeys have been shown to produce normal calls. Source
• Troops typically number 12 to 100 individuals, but in undisturbed forest they can occasionally swell to as many as 500. Source

FAQ

How big are common squirrel monkeys?

They are small primates, with a body length of roughly 29 to 32 cm plus a tail of 40 to 42 cm, and an average body mass around 925 g. Source

What was the connection between squirrel monkeys and space travel?

A squirrel monkey named Gordo became the first primate ever launched into space in 1958, though he did not survive the mission's reentry. Source

Do squirrel monkeys live in large groups?

Yes, troops usually range from 12 to 100 individuals, and in undisturbed forest habitats can occasionally reach as many as 500. Source

How many operating facilities are registered here?

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 12 Source

Books & gear

• Squirrel Monkey book
• binoculars