Pitheciidae - Wikipedia
The Pitheciidae (/ pɪθɪˈsaɪ.ɪdiː /) are one of the five families of New World monkeys now recognised. Formerly, they were included in the family Atelidae. The family includes the titis, saki monkeys and uakaris.
ADW: Pitheciidae: INFORMATION
There are 40 species in the family Pitheciidae, commonly known as titi monkeys, sakis, and uakaris. The most diverse genus in this family is Callicebus, the titi monkeys, with 28 species.
Pitheciinae - Wikipedia
Pitheciinae is a subfamily of the New World monkey family Pitheciidae. It contains three genera and 14 species. Pitheciines are forest dwellers from northern and central South America, east of the Andes. They are small to medium-sized primates, with a stocky build due to their close skin.
Pitheciidae - World Deer
Explore the fascinating world of Pitheciidae monkeys—titi monkeys, sakis, uakaris—covering behavior, diet, and conservation efforts.
ADW: Pithecia: INFORMATION
Pithecia are medium-sized primates that are characterized by their long, thick fur that covers their whole body. Their tales are non-prehensile and are often at a 1:1 ratio with their body. The genus prefers mature forests and they spend the majority of their time foraging in the canopy, and trips to the forest floor are rare.
Sakis, Titis, and Uakaris (Pitheciidae) | Encyclopedia.com
The platyrrhine family Pitheciidae includes four genera in two subfamilies. The subfamily Pitheciinae includes sakis ( Pithecia , 5 species, 5 subspecies), bearded sakis ( Chiropotes , 2 species, 3 subspecies), and uakaris ( Cacajao , 2 species, 5 subspecies).
New World Monkeys | Learn Science at Scitable - Nature
The bearded sakis (Pithecia) have extraordinary bouffant hair and a pronounced beard, which is especially pronounced in males (Figure 4). They are bigger bodied (2 - 4 kg) and are specialized...
Sakis, Titis, and Uakaris (Family Pitheciidae) · iNaturalist
The Pitheciidae are one of the five families of New World monkeys now recognised. Formerly, they were included in the family Atelidae. The family includes the titis, saki monkeys and uakaris.
Pitheciid research comes of age: Past puzzles, current ... - PubMed
Oct 15, 2015 · For a long time, members of the Pitheciidae were among the least studied of all Neotropical primates. But times have changed. Here, we trace the trajectory of this change and show how the articles in this special edition illustrate new knowledge and developments in our understanding of pitheciid eco …
Sakis, Titis, and Uakaris: Pitheciidae | Encyclopedia.com
Pitheciids (PITH-uh-sidz; members of the family Pitheciidae) are small- to medium-sized monkeys, ranging from the smallest, the titis, to the largest, the uakaris. Male bearded sakis and uakaris are about 20 percent larger than the females.