Squirrel Monkeyリスザル

Saimiri sciureusLC— Least Concern

The common squirrel monkey is a small, highly social New World primate native to the Amazon rainforest, easily recognized by its black-and-white face mask and long, non-prehensile tail. It forages actively during the day for fruit, insects, and small vertebrates, often traveling in large troops that can number in the hundreds. Widespread and adaptable, it is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, though local populations face pressure from habitat loss and the pet trade.

Squirrel Monkey (reference photo)
Photo: Petruss / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Primates / Cebidae Source
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

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

Where to See This Species

12 facilities · 0 individuals

愛媛県立とべ動物園 (Ehime Kenritsu Tobe Doubutsuen)EhimeOpened in 1988

愛媛県立とべ動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

伊豆シャボテン動物公園 (Izushaboten Doubutsu Kouen)ShizuokaOpened in 1959

伊豆シャボテン動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

岡崎市東公園動物園 (Okazakishihigashi Kouen Doubutsuen)Aichi東名高速「岡崎IC」から豊田方面へ約1km。

岡崎市東公園動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Osaka Aquarium KaiyukanOsakaOpened in 1990

海遊館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

九州自然動物公園 (Kyuushuushizen Doubutsu Kouen)Oita車の場合、別府湾スマートICから約6km・約7分が案内されている。

九州自然動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

札幌市円山動物園 (Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen)HokkaidoOpened in 1951

札幌市円山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

市川市動植物園 (Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen)Chiba所在地は千葉県市川市大町284番地1。

市川市動植物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaJR指宿枕崎線「五位野駅」から徒歩約20分、またはバスで「福平農協前」から「谷山・動物園行き」に乗車し終点下車。

鹿児島市平川動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Nagasaki Bio ParkNagasakiOpened in 1980

長崎バイオパークのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

東武動物公園 (Toubu Doubutsu Kouen)Saitama東武動物公園駅（西口）下車、徒歩10分（600m）またはバス約5分。

東武動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

富士自然動物公園 (Fujishizen Doubutsu Kouen)ShizuokaOpened in 1980

富士自然動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

日本モンキーセンター (Nihonmonki Center)Aichi名鉄犬山駅東口から徒歩約20分（並木道を約300m直進後「梅坪跨線橋北」交差点を左折、道なりに1kmあまり）。

リスザルのWikipedia記事に飼育施設として記載 Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLCですが、森林環境の保全と違法取引の防止が重要です。

Habitat

南アメリカ北部の熱帯林、河畔林、湿地林。

Threats

  • 森林減少
  • 違法な捕獲
  • 地域個体群の分断

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 生息地保全
  • 飼育下での適切な群れ管理

Sources

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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

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