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The black-capped squirrel monkey is a South American squirrel monkey, found in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru, inhabiting mostly tropical forested regions. Although very similar to the Common Squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) it is distinguishable by it 'black cap'.

Similar species: Primates
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Feb 22, 2013. Captured Feb 4, 2013 11:55 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm