Monk Saki
Pithecia monachus
About the Monk Saki
The monk saki (Pithecia monachus) also known as Geoffroy's monk saki or Miller's monk saki, is a species of saki monkey, a type of New World monkey, from South America. It is found in forested areas of northwestern Brazil, northeastern Peru, eastern Ecuador and southeastern Colombia. This monkey can grow up to be 30 to 50 centimetres (12 to 20 in) long and weigh about 1 to 2 kilograms (2 lb 3 oz to 4 lb 7 oz), approximately the same...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Monk Saki?
The scientific name of the Monk Saki is Pithecia monachus.
How many Monk Saki sightings have been recorded?
71 observations of the Monk Saki have been recorded on iNaturalist.
71
observations on iNaturalist
