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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 Frankhuizen Photography
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Uploaded May 22, 2013. Captured Apr 14, 2013 15:04 in Dentgenbachweg 105, 6468 PG Kerkrade, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/512s
  • ISO640
  • 171mm