Red-nosed Bearded Saki
Chiropotes albinasus
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Red-nosed Bearded Saki
The white-nosed saki (Chiropotes albinasus) is an endangered species of bearded saki, a type of New World monkey, endemic to the south-central Amazon rainforest in Brazil and possibly a small area east of Bolivia. Both its scientific and common name were caused by the authors working from dead specimens, where the skin on and around the nose fades to whitish. In living individuals, it is actually bright pink (though with fine barely visible white hairs), and...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Red-nosed Bearded Saki?
The scientific name of the Red-nosed Bearded Saki is Chiropotes albinasus.
Is the Red-nosed Bearded Saki endangered?
The Red-nosed Bearded Saki is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Red-nosed Bearded Saki sightings have been recorded?
114 observations of the Red-nosed Bearded Saki have been recorded on iNaturalist.
