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Kahlgesichtiger Saki ( Pithecia irrorata )

The Kahlgesichtige Saki ( Pithecia irrorata ) is a primate of the group of New World monkeys.

Features

Kahlgesichtige Sakis are medium-sized primate with a long coat and a long, bushy tail. The weight of these animals is 2.1 to 2.2 kg, the males are slightly heavier than the females. The shaggy coat is speckled gray at the top, the bottom is black. The hands and feet are more brightly colored, the bushy tail can not be used as a prehensile tail. The face is gray colored and hairless, but partially hidden by a drooping down hair. The nose is very wide, the nostrils are directed outward.

Distribution and habitat

Kahlgesichtige Sakis have the most southerly distribution area of all Sakis, it lies in the southwestern Amazon basin. You are in Brazil south of the Amazon and west of the Rio Madeira, and in the eastern Peru and northern Bolivia is home. Their habitat is forests, making them in different types of forests - can occur - from low-lying rainforests to mountain forests.

Way of life

Not much is known about the life of Kahlgesichtigen Sakis. They are diurnal and arboreal, which move on all fours or jumping. Like all Sakis they are likely to live in small groups, which are composed of one male, one female and the common offspring. Seeds and also hard-shelled fruits make up the bulk of their diet.

Endangering

Kahlgesichtige Sakis sometimes - hunted for their meat, in some places they also suffer from the destruction of their habitat - such as in Bolivia. Overall, the species is however widespread and not in danger, according to IUCN ( least concern ).