Primates of Suriname
Taxonomy and Conservation Status
July 2006
Family Callitrichidae
| Saguinus midas | Golden-handed tamarin | LC |
Family Cebidae
| Saimiri sciureus sciureus | Common squirrel monkey | LC |
| Cebus apella apella | Guianan brown capuchin | LC |
| Cebus olivaceus olivaceus | Wedge-capped capuchin | LC |
Family Pitheciidae
| Pithecia pithecia pithecia | White-faced saki | LC |
| Chiropotes satanas | Black saki | EN A2cd; B2ab(i,ii,iii); C2a(i) |
Family Atelidae
| Alouatta seniculus seniculus | Red howling monkey | LC |
| Ateles paniscus | Red-faced black spider monkey | LC |
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Total Taxa: 8 |
Note: This is presented as a working taxonomy and is not definitive.
The conservation status of each species is based on assessment summaries provided by the IUCN Red List. The Red List website offers more information on the threat categories listed here.
Reference
Boinski, S. 2002. De Apen van Suriname / The Monkeys of Suriname. STINASU, Paramaribo, Suriname.
