White-Faced Saki

Photo of White-Faced Saki

White-faced saki monkeys exhibit sexual dimorphism whereby the male and female look very different. Males undergo a color change so that by adulthood, they are all black with white fur around their faces.

Latin name: Pithecia pithecia Length: Up to 1.2 ft Weight: Up to 4.5 lbs Lifespan: 11 yrs Habitat: Tropical rainforest Diet: Fruit, seeds, honey, leaves, flowers, small mammals and birds Range: Northern South America

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