A young Cebus albifrons sits on a woven hat while bringing food to its mouth
Cebus albifrons (White-Fronted Capuchin)

Cebus albifrons (white-fronted capuchin) is a slender capuchin monkey of northern South America. Current mammal taxonomies place it in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northwestern Brazil, and Trinidad, although the limits of several regional populations remain under scientific study. Its pale forehead and facial border contrast with a darker crown, while coat color varies geographically from light tan and gray to reddish brown. Adults use a long, partly prehensile tail for balance and support while moving through forest vegetation.

White-fronted capuchins are active during the day and spend much of their time in trees, but they also descend to the ground. Fruit forms a major part of the diet, supplemented by seeds, palm nuts, insects, other small animals, nectar, and seasonally available plant foods. They manipulate objects with dexterous hands and search bark, leaves, and crevices for concealed food. Multi-male, multi-female groups maintain dominance relationships through vocalizations, facial expressions, grooming, and other social contact. Females usually remain in their natal group, while males disperse as they mature. Infants ride on the mother and may also receive protection or attention from other group members. Photographed in Colombia.


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