Shock-headed Capuchin
Cebus cuscinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyCebidae (Cebid Monkeys)
- GenusCebus (Gracile Capuchins)
- SpeciesCebus cuscinus (Shock-headed Capuchin)
About the Shock-headed Capuchin
The shock-headed capuchin (Cebus cuscinus) is a species of gracile capuchin monkey from Bolivia and Peru. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the Humboldt's white-fronted capuchin (C. albifrons), but in 2013 Mittermeier and Rylands elevated it to a separate species, following genetic studies by Boubli et al. in 2012 and Lynch Alfaro et al. in 2010.
The shock-headed capuchin lives in lowland and seasonally inundated forests of the upper Amazon Basin, as well as montane forests of the western Andes Mountains up to elevations of 1,800 m (5,900 ft). Males have a head and body length of about 40 cm (16 in) with a tail length of about 44 cm (17 in). Females have a head and body length between 39 and 46 cm (15 and 18 in) with a tail length between 39 and 47.5 cm (15.4 and 18.7 in). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Shock-headed Capuchin in Manu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Shock-headed Capuchin in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Shock-headed Capuchin sighting in Manu National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Shock-headed Capuchin in Manu National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Shock-headed Capuchin in Manu National Park in our monthly data.