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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 Graeme Ruck
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Jul 5, 2013. Captured Aug 6, 2012 13:51.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 180mm