The black-horned capuchin uses tools, branches, and stones with extreme skill. They are considered to be the most intelligent tropical primates.
2,6kg to 4,8kg
up to 48cm
40 years in captivity
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
It has fur ranging from black to brown and dark gray. The belly tends to be redder.
TOP THREATS
The black-horned capuchin is threatened, since much of its habitat has already been altered by man.
DIET
Fruit and leaves, according to the environment and the season.REPRODUCTION
Reproduction usually occurs in the driest seasons, with a gestation of up to six months. The females usually have only one baby a year, but two deliveries have been recorded in the same year.BEHAVIOR
● Lives in groups of up to 35 individuals, and at the top of trees.
● There are hierarchies between these groups, both among males and females.
● There are usually one or two adult males per group.
● Active during daytimes.
TRIVIA
This species has been seen breaking coconuts with stones to get beetle larvae, having the ability to use tools.
Geographical distribution
EXISTING
Conservation status
DD
NT
