Brown Capuchin

Class: Mammals

Order: Primates

Family: Cebidae

Weight: adult males can weigh up to 3.5 kg, while females weigh about 2.5 kg

Height: up to 45 cm

Body length: 40–45 cm

Coloration: brown capuchins have dark brown or black fur with a lighter belly and chest. Their face and ears are usually lighter, creating a contrast with the dark fur.

Age of sexual maturity: 4–5 years

Gestation period: about 6 months

Lifespan: around 25 years

Range: Central and South America, from Honduras to Brazil

Diet: fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, small vertebrates, and bird eggs

Did you know?

• Brown capuchins are known for their high intelligence and ability to use tools to obtain food.
• They live in social groups that can number up to 30 individuals, including several adult males and females, as well as their offspring.
• Brown capuchins use a complex system of vocalizations, facial expressions, and gestures for communication within the group.
• They spend much of their time in trees but can also move on the ground in search of food.