White-faced Sakiシロガオサキ
Pithecia pitheciaLC— Least Concern
The white-faced saki is a small primate of northern South America, ranging across Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and northern Brazil. Males and females look strikingly different, with black-furred males sporting a pale face and browner females showing subtler striping. A largely seed-eating species and remarkably agile leaper, it is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
White-faced Saki (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Primates / Pitheciidae Source
- Size
- Males 73–97 cm / females 71–82 cm
- Weight
- Males about 1.65–2.5 kg / females about 1.55–1.75 kg
- Lifespan
- Wild: about 14 years / captive: up to about 36 years
- Diet
- Omnivore Eats fruit, nuts, seeds, and insects, with a strong preference for seeds, which are said to make up more than 60% of the diet; also eats young leaves, honey, and small animals
- Activity
- Diurnal, most active in early morning and afternoon
- Distribution
- The white-faced saki is found in northern South America, including Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, and northern Brazil. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
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
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1
Former facilities
North Safari SapporoHokkaidoOpened in 2005
Closed: 2025-09-30 Official Site
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Sources
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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
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org