White-faced Sakiシロガオサキ

Species Data

Classification

Primates / Pitheciidae Source

Distribution

The white-faced saki is found in northern South America, including Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, and northern Brazil. Source

Did You Know?

• Males are almost entirely black with a striking white face, while females and juveniles have dark brown fur with grayish-brown striping, giving the species pronounced sexual dimorphism in coloration. Source
• Its exceptional leaping ability, accounting for more than 70 percent of its locomotion, has earned it the nickname "flying monkey" (mono volador) in parts of its range. Source
• It sleeps high in leafy trees, typically 15 to 20 meters above the ground, to avoid predators. Source

FAQ

Why do male and female white-faced sakis look so different?

Males are mostly black with a distinctive white or reddish-white face, while females and juveniles have dark brown fur with faint grayish striping, making the species highly sexually dimorphic. Source

What do white-faced sakis eat?

They are primarily seed predators, with seeds making up 60 percent or more of their diet, supplemented by fruit, young leaves, and occasionally insects or small animals. Source

Are white-faced sakis good jumpers?

Yes, leaping makes up more than 70 percent of their movement through the forest canopy, which has earned them the nickname "flying monkey." Source