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- Infraorder classification Simiiformes
- The marmosets and tamarins
- the capuchin monkey
- night monkey
- Uacaris or cacajas
- the howler monkeys
- the old world monkeys
Monkeys are classified into Platyrrhine (monkeys of the new world) and in Cercopithecoid or Catarrhinos (old world monkeys). Hominids are excluded from this term, which would be primates that do not have a tail, where man is included.
Animals such as the orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla or gibbons are also not included in the scientific classification of apes, as the latter, in addition to having a tail, have a more primitive skeleton and are small animals.
Discover the scientific classification of monkeys in more detail, where two different types and a total of six families of monkeys are distinguished in this article by PeritoAnimal. The different types of monkeys, monkey names and monkey races:
Infraorder classification Simiiformes
To correctly understand everything about the types of monkey, we must detail that there are a total of 6 families of monkeys grouped in 2 different parvorordens.
Parvordem Platyrrhini: encompasses those known as New World monkeys.
- Callitrichidae family - 42 species in Central and South America
- Cebidae family - 17 species in Central and South America
- Aotidae family - 11 species in Central and South America
- Family Pitheciidae - 54 species in South America
- Family Atelidae - 27 species in Central and South America
Parvordem Catarrhini: Covers those known as old world monkeys.
- Family Cercopithecidae - 139 species in Africa and Asia
As we can see, the infraorder Simiiformes is very extensive, with several families and more than 200 species of monkeys. This species is distributed almost equally in American territory and in African and Asian territory. It should be noted that in the Catarrhini parvordem there is the Hominoid family, those primates that are not classified as apes.
The marmosets and tamarins
the marmosets or Callitrichidae by their scientific name, they are primates that live in South and Central America. In this family there are a total of 7 different genres:
- O dwarf marmoset is a primate that lives in the Amazon and can measure 39 cm in adulthood, it is one of the smallest marmosets in existence.
- O pygmy marmoset or little marmoset lives in the Amazon and is characterized by its small size, being the smallest monkey designated as from the new world.
- O mico-de-goeldi is an Amazonian inhabitant also characterized by its long and shiny black coat, except on the belly, where it has no hair. They have a mane that can reach 3 cm in length.
- You neotropical marmosets there are a total of six species of primates, which include the marmosets, the black-tufted marmoset, the wied marmoset, the mountain marmoset, the dark-saw marmoset and the white-faced marmoset. .
- O Mico genus comprises a total of 14 species of marmosets that live in the Amazon rainforest and north of the Paraguayan Chaco. Among the highlighted species are the silver-tailed marmoset, the black-tailed marmoset, the Santarém marmoset and the golden marmoset.
- You lion tamarins are small monkeys that owe their name to the coat they have, the species are easily distinguished by their colors. They are unique to the Brazilian rainforest, where the golden lion tamarin, golden-headed lion tamarin, black lion tamarin and the black-faced lion tamarin are found.
- You monkeys, as such, are characteristic for having small canines and long incisors. This genus of primates inhabits Central and South America, where there are a total of 15 species.
In the image appears a silver marmoset:
the capuchin monkey
in the family of cebida, by its scientific name, we find a total of 17 species distributed in 3 different genera:
- You capuchin monkeys they owe their name to the white fur hood around their face, it can measure 45 cm and comprise 4 species, the Cebus capucinus (white-faced capuchin monkey), Cebus olivace (caiarara), the Cebus albifrons it's the Cebus kaapori.
- You sapojus comprise a total of 8 species and are endemic to the warm regions of South America. They are more corpulent than capuchins and are characterized by having tufts on the head. Capuchins and sapajus belong to the family Cebidae, however, to the subfamily Cebinae.
- You saimiris, also called squirrel monkeys or squirrel monkeys, live in the forests of South and Central America, they can be found in the Amazon and even in Panama and Costa Rica, depending on the species. They constitute a total of 5 species, belong to the family Cebidae, however, to the subfamily Saimirinae.
In the photo you can see a capuchin monkey:
night monkey
O night monkey it is the only genus of primates in the Aotidae family and can be found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America. It can measure up to 37 cm, the same size as its tail. It has a characteristic brown or gray mantle, which covers its ears.
As its name implies, it is an animal of night habits, endowed with very large eyes, like many of the animals that have nocturnal activity, and an orange sclera. It is a genus that has a total of 11 species.
Uacaris or cacajas
You pitecies, by their scientific name, are a family of primates that live in the tropical jungles of South America, usually arboreal.In this family there are 4 genera and a total of 54 species:
- You cacajas or also called uacaris, a total of 4 species are known. Characterized by having a tail much shorter than their body size, in many cases less than half their size.
- You cuxius are primates that live in South America, owe their name to a notorious beard that covers their jaw, neck and chest. They have a thick tail that only serves to balance them. In this genus, 5 different species are known.
- You parauacus are primates that live in the jungles of Ecuador, where a total of 16 species of monkeys can be distinguished. Both the uacaris, the cuxiú and the parauacu belong to the subfamily Pitheciinae, always in the distinguished family Pitheciidae.
- You callicebus are a genus of primates that live in Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Bolivia. They can measure up to 46 cm and have a tail equal to or 10 cm longer. The genus includes a total of 30 species, belonging to the subfamily Callicebinae and the family Pitheciidae.
In the image you can see an example of uacari:
the howler monkeys
The monkeys Attendees belong to a family of primates that are found throughout Central and South America, including the southern part of Mexico. In this family, 5 genera and a total of 27 species are included:
- You howler monkeys are animals that live in tropical areas and can be easily found in Argentina and southern Mexico. They owe their name to the characteristic sound they emit to communicate, very useful when they are in danger. Belong to the subfamily Alouattinae, always within the family ateidae. With a short face and upturned nose, the howler monkey can reach up to 92 cm in length and has a tail of similar measures. We can distinguish a total of 13 species.
- You spider monkeys they owe their name to the absence of an opposable thumb in their upper and lower limbs. They are found from Mexico to South America and can measure up to 90 cm, with a similar-sized tail. It is a genus that has a total of 7 species.
- You muriquis they can be found in Brazil, in gray or brown, contrasting completely with the black of the common spider monkey. It is the largest platyrrino genus, which has 2 species.
- You lagothrix (or potbellied monkey) are primates in the jungles and forests of South America. They can reach 49 cm and their distinguishing feature is the presence of a woolly coat in colors, brown to brown. This genus has 4 species of monkeys.
- O oreonax flavicauda is the only species of the genus Oreonax, endemic to Peru. Its current situation is not promising as it is classified as Critically Endangered, one step before the species is considered extinct in the wild, and two stages before it is completely extinct. They can measure up to 54 cm, with a tail slightly longer than their body. Both the oreonax flavicauda, the potbellied monkey, the muriqui and the spider monkey belong to the subfamily atelinae and the family Atelidae.
An image of the howler monkey appears in the photo:
the old world monkeys
You Cercopithecines by their scientific name, also known as the old world monkeys, they belong to the parvordem Catarrhini and to the superfamily Cercopithecoid. It is a family consisting of a total of 21 genera and 139 species of monkeys. These animals live in Africa and Asia, in varied climates and in equally changing habitats. Among the most important genres are:
- O erythrocebus is a species of primate from East Africa, they live in savannas and semi-desert areas. They can measure up to 85 cm and have a 10 cm shorter tail. It is one of the fastest primates, it can reach 55 km/h.
- You monkey are found in Africa, China, Gibraltar and Japan. These monkeys have a small developed tail or no cause. A total of 22 species appear in this genus.
- You baboons are land animals that rarely climb trees, they prefer open habitats. These quadrupeds are the biggest apes in the old world, have a long, slender head and a jaw with powerful canines. In this genus, 5 different species are distinguished.
- O proboscis monkey is a primate endemic to the island of Bormeo, characteristic for having a long nose to which it owes its name. They are animals that are in danger of extinction, we know that today there are only 7000 specimens.
In the photo you can see an image of Erythrocebus Patas:
