Black-headed Uakari
Cacajao hosomi
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Black-headed Uakari
The Neblina uakari (Cacajao hosomi) or black-headed uakari, is a newly described species of monkey from the far northwest Brazilian Amazon and adjacent southern Venezuela. It was found by Jean-Phillipe Boubli of the University of Auckland and described together with the more easternly distributed Aracá uakari in 2008. Until then, the black-headed uakari (found to the west and south of the Neblina uakari) was the only species of mainly black uakari that was recognized.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Black-headed Uakari?
The scientific name of the Black-headed Uakari is Cacajao hosomi.
Is the Black-headed Uakari endangered?
The Black-headed Uakari is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Black-headed Uakari sightings have been recorded?
1 observations of the Black-headed Uakari have been recorded on iNaturalist.
