Cebidae - capuchin and squirrel monkeys
 There are about 17 species of primates in this family. The monkeys in this family are found from Mexico south to South America. They have very long arms and legs and long tails. In some species, the tail is prehensile, in others, it is not. They have nails on their fingers and toes. They live in family groups. They are very agile and are active in the day. Most species live in trees in forested areas and are omnivores.
World Status Key
 Least Concern  Near Threatened  Vulnerable
 Endangered  Critically Endangered
 Extinct in the Wild  Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.
US Status Key
 Threatened in US  Threatened in NH  Endangered in US  Endangered in NH  Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game
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North/Central American Species |
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Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey - Saimiri oerstedii
White-fronted Capuchin - Cebus albifrons
White-throated Capuchin - Cebus capucinus
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Additional Information
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Bat-eared Squirrel Monkey - Saimiri ustus 
The bat-eared squirrel monkey is found in Brazil.
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Black-capped Capuchin - Cebus apella
The black-capped capuchin is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana;, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Blonde Capuchin - Cebus flavius
The blonde capuchin is found in the coastal region of northeast Brazil.
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Ka'apor Capuchin - Cebus kaapori
The Ka'apor capuchin is found in northeasteern Brazil.
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Robust Tufted Capuchin - Cebus robustus
The robust tufted capuchin is found in the coastal region of northeast Brazil.
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White-fronted Capuchin - Cebus albifrons 
The white-fronted capuchin is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
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White-throated Capuchin - Cebus capucinus
The white-throated capuchin is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
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Yellow-breasted Capuchin - Cebus xanthosternos
The yellow-breasted capuchin is found in Brazil.
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There are about 17 species of primates in this family. The monkeys in this family are found from Mexico south to South America. They have very long arms and legs and long tails. In some species, the tail is prehensile, in others, it is not. They have nails on their fingers and toes. They live in family groups. They are very agile and are active in the day. Most species live in trees in forested areas and are omnivores. 
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NH Species