what is the species name of capuchin monkeys?

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what is the species name of capuchin monkeys?

2007-03-14 10:20:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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The genus name is Cebus. There are 8 different species for this genus.

Cebus albifrons (white-fronted capuchin)
Cebus apella (tufted capuchin)
Cebus capucinus (white-faced capuchin)
Cebus kaapori (Kaapori capuchin)
Cebus libidinosus (black-striped capuchin)
Cebus nigritus (black capuchin)
Cebus olivaceus (wedge-capped capuchin)
Cebus xanthosternos (golden-bellied capuchin)

2007-03-14 10:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by Vada Grace's Mommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

According to this site, it's Cebus apella.

http://www.junglephotos.com/amazon/amanimals/ammammals/lgmonkeysnathist.shtml

2007-03-14 10:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋