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- [Tana River Red Colobus, Piliocolobus rufomitratus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tana-river-red-colobus/) - TANA RIVER RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus rufomitratus Geographic Distribution and Habitat As indicated by the name, the Tana River red colobus, also called the eastern red colobus, is endemic to (or only found in) the lower Tana River along the northern coast of Kenya, where its range has been limited to 37.28 miles (60 km) of
- [COLOBUS MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/colobus-monkeys/) - The Colobus genus includes at least 6 species and 17 subspecies. Learn about them all!
- [Discovering Primates](https://neprimateconservancy.org/discovering-primates/) - Discovering Primates A video journey into the world of primates, their habitats, their lifestyles, and more. A collection of youth-friendly videos for understanding primates, primate conservation, and how everyone can help. PRIMATE BASICS 7 Videos Who are Primates? 4:01 What are Primate? 3:50 Where in the World Do Primates Live? 6:10 Why Primates? 2:39 How
- [WHERE PRIMATES LIVE](https://neprimateconservancy.org/where-primates-live/) - Enjoy these activities for understanding where in the world primates live and the importance of preserving and protecting their natural habitats!
- [LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lessons-and-activities/) - All New England Primate Conservancy's educational materials are offered without cost so that they may be enjoyed by the broadest possible audiences.
- [VIDEOCASTS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/videocasts/) - Videos that advance wildlife education and primate conservation—deepening biodiversity awareness and inspiring compassion to drive action for our living Earth.
- [Randrianasolo's Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur randrianasoloi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/randrianasolos-sportive-lemur/) - Randrianasolo’s sportive lemur (Lepilemur randrianasoloi), or Bemaraha sportive lemur, is found only in the isolated island country of Madagascar,
- [Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur, Allocebus trichotis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hairy-eared-dwarf-lemur/) - HAIRY-EARED DWARF LEMUR Allocebus trichotis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Hairy-eared dwarf lemurs are named for the distinctive tufts of hair around their ears, which set them apart from other dwarf lemur species. Like all lemurs, they are found only on the island of Madagascar, a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot off the southeastern coast of Africa.
- [LEMURS: INDRIS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/indris/) - INDRIS The largest of the lemurs with just one species and no subspecies. INDRI Genus: Indri INDRI Indri CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Like all lemurs, indris are endemic to the island of Madagascar. This large island’s unique geography makes it a vibrant tapestry of diverse climates and distinct environments. Indris make their homes in the lush tropical rainforests
- [LEMURS: SIFAKAS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sifakas/) - SIFAKAS Active during the day, these nine vegetarian lemur species are famous for their leaping skills. SIFAKAS Genus: Propithecus COQUEREL'S SIFAKA Propithecus coquereli CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED The Coquerel’s sifaka (pronounced “shuh–fokk”), also known as the crowned sifaka, can be found in the forested regions of northwestern Madagascar. This lemur’s range includes areas north and east
- [PRIMATE PROFILES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primate-profiles/) - PRIMATE SPECIES PROFILES This growing collection lets you peek inside the worlds of our fellow primates; their appearances, lifestyles, dynamics, adaptations, behaviors, languages, conservation statuses, and more. Be sure to notice the relationships between how they live and where they live. How do their habitats nurture them? And how do they, in turn, enrich their ecosystems? As
- [PRIMATE FACTS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primate-facts/) - Learn Who and What Primates Are. Where Primates Live. The Differences Between Afro-Eurasian and American Primates. And more...
- [Pro: PRIMATE PROS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primate-pros/) - Become a primate pro with these fun activities!
- [Pro: Diademed Sifaka](https://neprimateconservancy.org/diademed-sifaka-pro/) - Learn about the Diademed Sifaka, an endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Brown Greater Galago](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-greater-galago-pro/) - Become a pro in learning about the Brown Greater Galago with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Aye-Aye](https://neprimateconservancy.org/10-of-the-weirdest-primate-species/) - Learn about the Aye-Aye, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Ring Tailed Lemur](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ring-tailed-lemur-pro/) - Learn about the Ring Tailed Lemur, one of the ten most well-known primate species, with this fun activity!
- [TARSIERS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tarsiers/) - The tarsier family, Tarsiidae, includes three genera and at least 14 species and seven subspecies. Learn all about them!
- [LORISES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lorises/) - The loris family, Lorisidae ​includes two genera, and at least 11 species and two subspecies.
- [POTTOS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pottos/) - Pottos Perodicticus includes three species. Read on to learn more!
- [GALAGOS OR BUSHBABIES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/galagos-or-bushbabies/) - The galago family, Galagidae, includes three genera, and at least 20 species and 20 subspecies. Learn all about it!
- [ANGWANTIBOS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/angwantibos/) - ANGWANTIBOS The Angwantibo genus includes two species. CALABAR ANGWANTIBO Arctocebus calabarensis CONSERVATION STATUS: NEAR THREATENED The Calabar angwantibo is a secretive, nocturnal primate endemic to southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. It is highly adapted to life within the dense vines and understory vegetation beneath the rainforest canopy, typically occupying heights of about 10 to 16
- [LEMURS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lemurs/) - LEMURS INTRODUCTION Lemur taxonomy is diverse, controversial, and complex. At least 111 lemur species are recognized within five families and fifteen genera.Find them here: Ayes-ayesBamboo or Gentle LemursBrown LemursIndrisMouse, Dwarf, & Fork-MarkedRuffed LemursSifakasSportive LemursRing-Tailed LemursWoolly Lemurs or Avahis
- [Tufted Gray Langur, Semnopithecus priam](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tufted-gray-langur/) - TUFTED GRAY LANGUR Semnopithecus priam Geographic Distribution and Habitat Tufted gray langurs are endemic to the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka. The Western Ghats are a unique region of mountainous forests on the west coast of south India. This ecoregion has a range of forest types from dry deciduous to tropical. Most of
- [Biodiversity Why Primates?](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-why-primates/) - WHY PRIMATES? A Window into Biodiversity Every species contributes to the ecosystems in which it lives. Primates are no exception. As they search for food, travel through their habitats, avoid predators, raise their young, and interact with other living things, they help shape the living systems that support life around them.The following video, from our
- [About: Volunteer](https://neprimateconservancy.org/volunteer/) - Check out the latest volunteer opportunities available at New England Primate Conservancy!
- [Biodiversity Nature's Blueprint](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-natures-blueprint/) - Biodiversity: Nature's Blueprint How Biodiversity Shows Us the Way Forward By now, you’ve discovered that over hundreds of millions of years, nature has developed extraordinary strategies for sustaining life. It did not depend on one perfect species, one ideal habitat, or one solution to every challenge. Instead, biodiversity emerged through millions of unique species, relationships,
- [Educated Guesses](https://neprimateconservancy.org/educated-guesses/) - EDUCATED GUESSES A LESSON IN DRAWING YOUR OWN INFORMED CONCLUSIONS ABOUT NATURE INTRODUCTION Have you ever looked at an animal and wondered why it looks or behaves the way it does?Scientists ask those kinds of questions all the time—but they don’t always have complete answers. In many cases, they gather what is already known, study
- [Niemitz's Tarsier, Tarsius niemitzi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/niemitzs-tarsier/) - NIEMITZ'S TARSIER Tarsius niemitzi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Niemitz’s tarsier is endemic to (meaning only found in) the archipelago of the Togian Islands in the Gulf of Tomini off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The only island they are not found on is the island Una Una, which is farther from the rest of
- [Sumatran Orangutan, Pongo abelii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sumatran-orangutan/) - SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN Pongo abelii Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) is endemic to the northern portion of the island of Sumatra, in Indonesia. A species is endemic to an area when it is found naturally nowhere else in the world. Most Sumatran orangutans, about 82% of them, live in Aceh Province in
- [Wildlife Myths](https://neprimateconservancy.org/wildlife-myths/) - WILDLIFE MYTHS IN A DIGITAL WORLD Unraveling a Wildlife Myth: Do Wild Animals Experience the World the Way We Do? One of the most common misconceptions about wildlife is the belief that other animals understand the world as humans do. We naturally interpret what we see through our own experiences, recognizing emotions such as kindness,
- [Biodiversity Systems](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-systems/) - BIODIVERSITY SYSTEMS Biodiversity functions through a series of living systems that sustain life on Earth. Together, these systems create resilient ecosystems, recycle nutrients, produce oxygen, regulate climate, purify water, support food webs, reduce the impacts of many natural hazards, and perform incalculable other functions that allow life to flourish.The remarkable thing about biodiversity is not
- [Biodiversity Life's Web, Our Future](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-lifes-web/) - Biodiversity: Life’s Web, Our Future Biodiversity is the incredible variety of life on Earth and the incalculable relationships that connect it—from the tiniest microbes to the largest mammals, from rainforests to coral reefs. It is the foundation of every ecosystem and the invisible force that keeps our planet alive and thriving.Life on Earth is supported
- [Biodiversity You're Never Alone](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-never-alone/) - With Biodiversity, You Are Never Alone Look! Life is All Around You Take a moment and look around.Not at your phone. Not at your computer. Look at the living world.A robin is listening for danger. A squirrel is deciding whether you’re a threat. Bees are moving from flower to flower. Ants are following invisible chemical
- [LEMURS: Brown Lemurs](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-lemurs/) - BROWN LEMURS Brown lemurs include seven species BROWN LEMURS Genus: Eulemur BLACK LEMUR Eulemur macaco CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED Like all lemur species, the black lemur is found nowhere else in the world but on the island of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa. Formed when it separated from the African and Indian continents millions
- [LEMURS: Ring-Tailed Lemurs](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ring-tailed-lemurs/) - RING-TAILED LEMURS The ring-tailed lemur is the sole species in its genus. RING-TAILED LEMURS Genus: Lemur RING-TAILED LEMUR Lemur catta CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED The ring-tailed lemur is endemic to the island country of Madagascar, the only place wild ring-tailed lemurs can be found. Their territory lies in the southern region. They are highly adaptable to different
- [LEMURS: Ruffed Lemurs](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ruffed-lemurs/) - Ruffed Lemurs Includes two species and three subspecies. RUFFED LEMURS Genus: Varecia BLACK AND WHITE RUFFED LEMUR Varecia variegata CONSERVATION STATUS: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Endemic to Madagascar, black-and-white ruffed lemurs can be found living in lowland (altitudes under 3280 feet / 1000 m) to mid-altitude rain forests on the eastern side of the island. Their northernmost
- [LEMURS: Bamboo Lemurs](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bamboo-lemurs/) - BAMBOO LEMURS Bamboo or gentle lemurs include five species and three subspecies. The greater bamboo lemur is the sole species in its genus. LESSER BAMBOO OR GENTLE LEMURS Genus: Hapalemur EASTERN LESSER BAMBOO LEMUR Hapalemur griseus CONSERVATION STATUS: VULNERABLE The eastern lesser bamboo lemur, also known as the gray bamboo lemur, the gray gentle lemur,
- [Golden-Crowned Sifaka, Propithecus tattersalli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-crowned-sifaka/) - GOLDEN-CROWNED SIFAKA Propithecus tattersalli Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-crowned sifaka, also known as Tattersall’s sifaka, is native to forest patches in northeastern Madagascar between the Loky River to the north and the Manambato River to the south, centering around the town of Daraina. A small population is known to live in the forest fragment
- [About: Education Team](https://neprimateconservancy.org/education-team/) - Meet the education team at New England Primate Conservancy!
- [Small-Toothed Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur microdon](https://neprimateconservancy.org/small-toothed-sportive-lemur/) - SMALL-TOOTHED SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur microdon Geographic Distribution and Habitat The small-toothed sportive lemur (Lepilemur microdon), also known as the light-necked sportive lemur and the microdon sportive lemur, is native to the dense rainforests of Madagascar. They are typically found in southeastern Madagascar and range forests from Ranomafana National Park to Andringitra National Park. The land
- [Spreading the Word](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spreading-the-word/) - Spreading the Word Do you have a school project about primates or primate conservation? Are you setting up an informational or fundraising booth about primates and primate conservation at your school fair? Have you wondered about how you can help raise awareness for primate protection? Not sure of where and how to begin? Many kids
- [Biodiversity Under Strain](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-under-strain/) - Biodiversity: SYSTEMS UNDER STRAIN “Strain” generally refers to a force or pressure that stretches, pulls, or puts heavy demands on something. Earth’s living systems are under increasing strain.Dynamic living systems are remarkably resilient because biodiversity gives them options. Over millions of years, ecosystems adapted to withstand the storms, floods, fires, disease, and shifting climates that shaped
- [Biodiversity Is All Around You](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-is-all-around-you/) - BIODIVERSITY: IT'S ALL AROUND YOU A Journey Through the Living World Life on Earth is sustained by millions of species, each contributing in unique ways to the ecosystems they inhabit. Together, these countless relationships form an extraordinary living network known as biodiversity.This learning experience explores how that network functions, why it matters, the challenges it
- [Gray's Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur dorsalis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/grays-sportive-lemur/) - GRAY'S SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur dorsalis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Gray’s sportive lemurs, also known as gray-backed sportive lemurs or back-striped sportive lemurs, are endemic to Madagascar, meaning they occur naturally only on the island. Within the island, they are found only in the Sambirano region of northwestern Madagascar, where their range is centered around the
- [Weddell's Saddle-Back Tamarin,  Leontocebus weddelli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/weddells-saddle-back-tamarin/) - WEDDELL'S SADDLE-BACK TAMARIN Leontocebus weddelli Geographic Distribution and Habitat Weddell’s saddle-back tamarin (Leontocebus weddelli) is endemic to Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru, and lives in the lowland Amazonian forests. They live at elevations between 328 feet (100 m) and 3280 feet (1000 m).This region’s wet season runs from October to April, with an average rainfall of 70.8
- [TAMARINS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tamarins/) - Learn about the tamarin genus, Saguinus! There are at least 45 species and 20 subspecies!
- [LANGURS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/langurs/) - The douc langur's subfamily Colobinae includes five genera and at least 46 species and 41 subspecies. Learn more!
- [West Javan Ebony Langur, Trachypithecus mauritius](https://neprimateconservancy.org/west-javan-ebony-langur/) - WEST JAVAN EBONY LANGUR Trachypithecus mauritius Geographic Distribution and Habitat The West Javan ebony langur (Trachypithecus mauritius) is endemic to the westernmost forests of Java, the largest island in Indonesia. Its distribution is limited to the region west of the Cisalak River, south of Jakarta, along the southern coast near Pelabuhan Ratu, and east to
- [About: What We Do](https://neprimateconservancy.org/what-we-do/) - New England Primate Conservancy is an animal protection and wildlife conservation organization that makes its greatest impact through education.
- [Geoffroy's Saddle-Back Tamarin, Leontocebus nigrifrons](https://neprimateconservancy.org/geoffroys-saddle-back-tamarin/) - GEOFFROY'S SADDLE-BACK TAMARIN Leontocebus nigrifrons Geographic Distribution and Habitat Geoffroy’s saddle-back tamarin (Leontocebus nigrifrons) is a Latin American monkey that is endemic to Peru. Various saddle-back tamarin species, belonging to the genus Leontocebus, live in the forests of the western Amazon basin. The ranges of different species and subspecies are separated by the Amazon River
- [Guereza Colobus, Colobus guereza](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guereza-colobus/) - GUEREZA COLOBUS Colobus guereza Geographic Distribution and Habitat The guereza colobus (Colobus guereza) monkey—also known as the mantled colobus, eastern black-and-white colobus, and magistrate colobus, as well as by several other variations of the common name—occupies a widespread geographic area that stretches across central Africa. The species’ distribution extends in an easterly direction from Nigeria,
- [Gray Snub-Nosed Monkey, Rhinopithecus brelichi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-snub-nosed-monkey/) - GRAY SNUB-NOSED MONKEY Rhinopithecus brelichi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The gray snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Brelich’s snub-nosed monkey, Guizhou snub-nosed monkey, and Guizhou golden monkey, is endemic to the Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve within the Wuling Mountains of Guizhou province, China. They are found in mixed deciduous and evergreen broadleaf forests at elevations
- [GUENONS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guenons/) - The guenon genus, Cercopithecus, include at least 33 species and 47 subspecies. The genus Allochrocebus has three species and two subspecies.
- [Moustached Guenon, Cercopithecus cephus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/moustached-guenon/) - MOUSTACHED GUENON Cercopithecus cephus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Moustached guenons, also known as moustached monkeys, are native to West Africa. They are present in southern Cameroon, southwestern Central African Republic, northwestern Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Congo. Their geographic distribution ranges from the Sanaga River in Cameroon, south
- [HOW NATURE WORKS: Lesson 1 Introduction](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lesson-1-how-nature-works/) - Learn about the food chain and energy flow with this fun lesson plan!
- [Roloway Monkey, Cercopithecus roloway](https://neprimateconservancy.org/roloway-monkey/) - ROLOWAY MONKEY Cercopithecus roloway Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Roloway monkey (Cercopithecus roloway), also known as the Roloway guenon, is native to Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana. Historically, this species had a range covering a broad swath of the southern Ivory Coast. Today, however, this critically endangered species is found in just a few forests:
- [Saddleback Tamarin, Leontocebus fuscicollis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/saddleback-tamarin/) - The saddleback tamarin (Leontocebus fuscicollis), also known as the Andean saddle-back tamarin is a species of New World monkey.
- [Eastern Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/eastern-chimpanzee/) - EASTERN CHIMPANZEE Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii Geographic Distribution and Habitat As their name suggests, Eastern chimpanzees are found in the eastern part of equatorial Africa. From north to south, their range extends from the southeastern CAR (Central African Republic) through northern DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo). The Congo River, a significant geographical feature, serves as their
- [Educated Guesses Educator's Page](https://neprimateconservancy.org/educated-guesses-educators-page/) - Educated Guesses: Educator's Page In this section:IntroductionLesson TopicsLesson InstructionsReminder: 5-Step Scientific MethodEducator’s NotesRecommended Grade LevelsTeaching Notes by Grade RangesHelpful Resources A LESSON IN DRAWING YOUR OWN INFORMED CONCLUSIONS ABOUT NATUREINTRODUCTION Educated Guesses: Teaching Students How to Think When Answers Are EasyIn today’s classrooms, answers are everywhere—and increasingly instantaneous. Students can look up facts in seconds,
- [Educated Guesses Physical Adaptations](https://neprimateconservancy.org/educated-guesses-physical-adaptations/) - Educated Guesses: Physical adaptations A LESSON IN DRAWING YOUR OWN INFORMED CONCLUSIONS ABOUT NATURE:PRIMATES’ PHYSICAL ADAPTATIONS Nonhuman primates are incredibly diverse in size, shape, type, and the ways that they are “outfitted” to be successful in their ecosystems. We witness this in the forms of the physical adaptations that Mother Nature bestowed upon them. Let’s
- [Educated Guesses Lifestyles](https://neprimateconservancy.org/educated-guesses-lifestyles/) - Educated Guesses: Lifestyle adaptations A LESSON IN DRAWING YOUR OWN INFORMED CONCLUSIONS ABOUT NATURE:PRIMATES’ LIFESTYLE ADAPATIONS Nonhuman primates are very diverse in their lifestyles as well as their sizes, shapes, and physical adaptations. We witness this in the lifestyle adaptations that have evolved in Mother Nature’s grand plan for everyone to be successful in their
- [Red-Capped Mangabey, Cercocebus torquatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-capped-mangabey/) - RED-CAPPED MANGABEY Cercocebus torquatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-capped mangabey, also known as the collared mangabey, red-crowned mangabey, or white-collared mangabey, is native to the Atlantic coast of West and Central Africa. Specifically, the red-capped mangabey is found in coastal, swamp, mangrove, and valley forests from western Nigeria, east and south into neighboring Cameroon,
- [Meet Abid Ali](https://neprimateconservancy.org/meet-abid-ali/) - Primate Conservation Limelight Abid Ali In this interview, New England Primate Conservancy’s Beatrice Bashibyukyan speaks with Abid Ali, an evolutionary and conservation genomics researcher from Pakistan with a background in Zoology. His research focuses on understanding how species evolve, adapt, and persist in changing environments. While much of his work is computer-based and running models,
- [LEMURS: DWARF AND MOUSE LEMURS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/dwarf-and-mouse-lemurs/) - DWARF, FORK-MARKED, AND MOUSE LEMURS Ten known dwarf lemur species in two genera, twenty-four mouse lemur species, two giant mouse lemur species, and four fork-marked lemur species. HAIRY-EARED DWARF LEMURS Genus: Allocebus HAIRY-EARED DWARF LEMUR Allocebus trichotis CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED Hairy-eared dwarf lemurs are named for the distinctive tufts of hair around their ears, which
- [Peters' Mouse Lemur, Microcebus myoxinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/peters-mouse-lemur/) - PETERS' MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus myoxinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Peter’s mouse lemur, also known as the pygmy mouse lemur, the dormouse lemur, or the western rufous mouse lemur, is endemic to western Madagascar, where they range from the northern banks of the Tsiribihina River to at least the Soalala Peninsula and Baie de Baly. Across
- [Hose's Langur, Presbytis hosei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hoses-langur/) - HOSE'S LANGUR Presbytis hosei Geographic Distribution and Habitat Hose’s langurs are found throughout the northern Sarawak and Sabah regions of Malaysia, in East Kalimantan of Indonesia, and in Brunei Darussalam, all of which make up the northern part of the island of Borneo. They can be found near coastal regions and rivers, as well as
- [MANGABEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mangabeys/) - The mangabey tribe, Papionini, includes two genera: Cercocebus with nine species and two subspecies and Lophocebus with two species and five subspecies.
- [Black Crested Mangabey, Lophocebus aterrimus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-crested-mangabey/) - BLACK CRESTED MANGABEY Lophocebus aterrimus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black crested mangabeys (Lophocebus aterrimus) are native to the Central African nation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They inhabit rainforests south of the Congo River and extend into northern Angola. However, extensive hunting and years of civil conflict may have led to their
- [Pro: Hainan Gibbon](https://neprimateconservancy.org/10-of-the-most-endangered-primate-species/) - Learn about the Hainan Gibbon, one of the ten most endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Kipunji](https://neprimateconservancy.org/10-primate-species-you-probably-never-heard-of/) - Learn about the Kipunji, one of the ten primate species you have most-likely never heard of, with this fun activity!
- [Common Brown Lemur, Eulemur fulvus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/common-brown-lemur/) - COMMON BROWN LEMUR Eulemur fulvus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Like all lemurs, brown lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, an island located approximately 250 miles (400 km) off the coast of East Africa, and one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world.Common brown lemurs can be found in several areas on the island. In the
- [SWAMP MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/swamp-monkeys/) - Learn about the Swamp Monkey genus, Allenopithecus!
- [Allen's Swamp Monkey, Allenopithecus nigroviridis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/allens-swamp-monkey/) - ALLEN'S SWAMP MONKEY Allenopithecus nigroviridis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Allen’s swamp monkeys (Allenopithecus nigroviridis) live in the central Congo Basin of Central Africa, primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. Smaller populations have also been recorded in parts of Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Scientists believe this
- [Gee's Golden Langur, Trachypithecus geei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gees-golden-langur/) - GEE’S GOLDEN LANGUR Trachypithecus geei Geographic Distribution and Habitat Gee’s golden langurs, also known as golden leaf monkeys, or more simply as golden langurs, live in northeastern India and southern Bhutan. They are confined to this geographic region by the Manas and Sankosh rivers to the east and west, the Brahmaputra river in the south,
- [Black-Capped Capuchin, Sapajus apella](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-capped-capuchin/) - Black-capped capuchins (Sapajus apella), or tufted capuchins, are native to South America, where they are ubiquitous throughout the Amazon River Basin.
- [PRIMATES IN ANIMAL STUDIES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primates-in-animal-studies/) - Discover an overview of nonhuman primates living in research facilities in the United States.
- [Meet: PRIMATE CONSERVATIONIST LIMELIGHT](https://neprimateconservancy.org/conservationist-limelight/) - Discover some of the people who endeavor to save species and their habitats and are making change possible!
- [Tropical Rainforests: LIFE IN THE WORLD'S TROPICAL RAINFORESTS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tropical-rainforests-activity/) - Learn the elements of the rain forest and have fun while learning with these fun activities!
- [BIODIVERSITY: Introduction](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-introduction/) - BIODIVERSITY ...AND WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT INTRODUCTION Welcome to the third lesson of our What Is Nature? series.Biodiversity is the fabric of life! It is interwoven into every aspect of life. It is how and why life on Earth thrives. Without biodiversity, life as we know it would not be able to exist.Let’s start
- [POLLINATORS: Lesson 2 Introduction](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lesson-2-pollination-introduction/) - Learn how pollinators rebuild our world's ecosystem and how you can help!
- [WHAT IS NATURE INTRODUCTION](https://neprimateconservancy.org/what-is-nature-introduction/) - Learn all about nature with this brief introduction!
- [Structured to Survive](https://neprimateconservancy.org/structured-to-survive/) - STRUCTURED TO SURVIVE How Primate Features Help Them Thrive A LESSON FOR 4TH GRADE STUDENTS Hi! My name is Brandi, and I teach fourth grade.One of the things we explore in my classroom is how different features of an animal help them survive!Every plant and animal has structures that are specially designed to help them
- [Coloring: Crested Black Macaque](https://neprimateconservancy.org/coloring-crested-black-macaque/) - Color and Discover: Meet the Crested Black Macaque Add color, curiosity, and compassion to your day. In this creative activity, you’ll meet one of Earth’s most striking—and most endangered—primates: the Crested Black Macaque. As you color its expressive face, you’ll learn about where it lives, how it communicates, and why its wild home matters. This
- [COLOR ME CHIMPANZEE](https://neprimateconservancy.org/color-me-chimpanzee/) - Here are three different chimpanzee facial expressions that use the same facial muscles as we use. Learn what they mean and how to tell them apart
- [ALPHABET SOUP OF CONSERVATION—VIDEO AND INTRODUCTION](https://neprimateconservancy.org/conservation-soup/) - Participate in this alphabet soup of conservation activity, which defines and simplifies conservation statuses!
- [Candy Culprit: For Educators](https://neprimateconservancy.org/candy-culprit-for-educators/) - The Candy Culprit: Educator's Page THE CANDY CULPRIT EDUCATORS' PAGE How your daily choices impact rainforests thousands of miles away and what you can do to help LEARNING GOALS and OBJECTIVES (Jump to: Education Standards) HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:​Palm oil production is part of a widespread issue for habitat and species loss—which are occurring at
- [CANDY CULPRIT: INTRODUCTION](https://neprimateconservancy.org/disappearing-habitat-candy-culprit/) - This project-based lesson is a great way for kids to investigate how one’s daily choices can impact rain forests thousands of miles away.
- [Candy Culprit: Detective Strategies Slideshow](https://neprimateconservancy.org/detective-strategies-slideshow/) - Learn about the Candy Culprit while creating this fun slideshow!
- [Candy Culprit: Step 5](https://neprimateconservancy.org/disappearing-habitat-candy-culprit-step-5/) - Be the detective in step five of this interactive lesson to detect the disappearing habitat caused from candy production.
- [Candy Culprit: Step 4](https://neprimateconservancy.org/disappearing-habitat-candy-culprit-step-4/) - Be the detective in step four of this interactive lesson to detect the disappearing habitat caused from candy production.
- [TITI MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/titi-monkeys/) - The titi monkey family, Callicebinae, includes 3 genera, and at least 31 species. Come learn more about them!
- [Blond Titi, Callicebus barbarabrownae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/blond-titi/) - BLOND TITI Callicebus barbarabrownae Geographic Distribution and Habitat The blond titi, also known as the Barbara Brown’s titi or the northern Bahian blond titi, is native to the Caatinga in northern Brazil. What’s the Caatinga? It was certainly something I had to look up! The Caatinga is an ecoregion which derives its name from the semi-arid
- [Candy Culprit: Step 3](https://neprimateconservancy.org/disappearing-habitat-candy-culprit-step-3/) - Be the detective in step three of this interactive lesson to detect the disappearing habitat caused from candy production.
- [CONSERVATION EXPLORATION](https://neprimateconservancy.org/conservation-exploration/) - Embark on a virtual scavenger hunt that guides you throughout the New England Primate Conservancy website while deciphering a mystery quote by Dr. Jane Goodall.
- [Candy Culprit: Step 2](https://neprimateconservancy.org/disappearing-habitat-candy-culprit-step-2/) - Be the detective in step two of this interactive lesson to detect the disappearing habitat caused from candy production.
- [Candy Culprit: Step 1](https://neprimateconservancy.org/disappearing-habitat-candy-culprit-step-1/) - Be the detective in step one of this interactive lesson to detect the disappearing habitat caused from candy production.
- [PRIMATES AND THEIR HABITATS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primates-and-their-habitats/) - Enjoy these activities for introducing the diversity of nonhuman primate species and the habitats in which they live!
- [Southern Lesser Galago, Galago moholi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-lesser-galago/) - SOUTHERN LESSER GALAGO Galago moholi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Southern lesser galagos are widely distributed across southern Africa, from Angola and Namibia in the west to Mozambique and South Africa in the east and south. Scientists are still working to confirm the northern limits of their range, and reports from several neighboring countries remain unverified.A
- [White-Collared Lemur, Eulemur cinereiceps](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-collared-lemur/) - WHITE-COLLARED LEMUR Eulemur cinereiceps Geographic Distribution and Habitat The white-collared lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps), also called the white-collared brown lemur or the gray-headed lemur, is endemic to a thin strip of tropical lowland and montane forest in southeastern Madagascar, from the Manampatrana River south to the Mananara River. They have one of the most restricted ranges
- [Mountain Dwarf Galago, Paragalago orinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mountain-dwarf-galago/) - MOUNTAIN DWARF GALAGO Paragalago orinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The mountain dwarf galago is also known as the Amani dwarf galago and the Uluguru bushbaby. The mountain dwarf galago is endemic to Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, which is rich in biodiversity, but also one of the most at-risk ecosystems on the planet. They are
- [GORILLAS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gorillas/) - The gorilla genus, Gorilla, includes two species and four subspecies. Learn more about them!
- [CHIMPANZEES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/chimpanzees/) - Common chimpanzees belong to the genus Pan and include four or five subspecies. Learn more about them!
- [Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur, Microcebus berthae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/madame-berthes-mouse-lemur/) - MADAME BERTHE'S MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus berthae Geographic Distribution and Habitat Madame Berthe’s mouse lemurs (Microcebus berthae), also known as Berthe’s mouse lemurs, are the world’s smallest primate species. They are endemic to the Menabe-Antimena Protected Area in the Menabe region, western Madagascar. The geographic distribution of this tiny, critically endangered species includes the dry, deciduous forests
- [Andean Night Monkey, Aotus miconax](https://neprimateconservancy.org/andean-night-monkey/) - ANDEAN NIGHT MONKEY Aotus miconax Geographic Distribution and Habitat Andean night monkeys (Aotus miconax), also known as Peruvian night monkeys, are endemic to the South American country of Peru, in the Andes Mountains. They are found between elevations of 2,600 to 10,200 feet (800–3,100 meters) in the humid cloud forests of the mountains. In some
- [BIODIVERSITY: EDUCATORS PAGE](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-educators-page/) - BIODIVERSITY:EDUCATORS’ PAGE We can’t think of anything more important than biodiversity. It’s what makes life on Earth possible. It’s Mother Nature’s formula for success. As we humans move further and further away from interacting with Nature, the powerful interdependence of all living things becomes lost to us. We forget that nature is not here just to
- [Humboldt's White-Fronted Capuchin, Cebus albifrons](https://neprimateconservancy.org/humboldts-white-fronted-capuchin/) - HUMBOLDT’S WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN Cebus albifrons Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Humboldt’s white-fronted capuchin monkey is endemic to Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela, specifically in the northern Amazon regions. They can be found in different forest types ranging from dry-deciduous forests to flooded rainforests and mangrove forests. They are also known as brown pale-fronted or pale-fronted capuchin
- [Niger Delta Red Colobus, Piliocolobus epieni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/niger-delta-red-colobus/) - Niger Delta Red Colobus have experienced massive habitat and population loss, and exist only in small, isolated populations in fragmented pockets of habitat.
- [Hainan Gibbon, Nomascus hainanus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hainan-gibbon/) - HAINAN GIBBON Nomascus hainanus Geographic Distribution and Habitat With a total population of just 42 individuals from six separate family groups, the Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) is the world’s rarest ape and is also one of the world’s rarest mammals. Also known as the Hainan black-crested gibbon, the Hainan black gibbon, and the Hainan crested
- [Tana River Mangabey, Cercocebus galeritus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tana-river-mangabey/) - TANA RIVER MANGABEY Cercocebus galeritus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tana River mangabey (Cercocebus galeritus), also known as the Tana River crested mangabey, is endemic to fragmented floodplain forests along the lower Tana River in northern coastal Kenya. These rare monkeys reside along a short stretch of 40 miles (60km), from Nkanjonja in the north
- [Black-Shanked Douc Langur, Pygathrix nigripes](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-shanked-douc-langur/) - BLACK-SHANKED DOUC LANGUR Pygathrix nigripes Geographic Distribution and Habitat Found only in northeast Cambodia and southern Vietnam, the black-shanked douc langur is geographically restricted by the Mekong River. The Mondulkiri province in Cambodia boasts the largest population of these beautiful monkeys, around 42,000. They live in semi-evergreen deciduous forests and coastal dry forests. They are highly
- [White-Fronted Langur, Presbytis frontata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-fronted-langur/) - WHITE-FRONTED LANGUR Presbytis frontata Geographic Distribution and Habitat White-fronted langurs inhabit the southern region of Borneo, which is politically divided among Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. They thrive in Kalimantan (Indonesia) and Sarawak (Malaysia).These primates prefer warm tropical forests, particularly dipterocarp forests, characterized by tall trees and dense canopies. Additionally, you can often find them in
- [SQUIRREL MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/squirrel-monkeys/) - Learn about the Squirrel Monkey genus Saimiri! There are seven species and seven subspecies!
- [Guianan Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri sciureus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guianan-squirrel-monkey/) - GUIANAN SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri sciureus Geographic Distribution and Habitat As their name suggests, the Guianan squirrel monkey is found throughout French Guiana, as well as Suriname, the southeastern region of Guyana, and northwestern Brazil north of the Amazon River and east of the River Branco. They inhabit a variety of habitats, including secondary forests that
- [Red slender loris, Loris tardigradus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-slender-loris/) - RED SLENDER LORIS Loris tardigradus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red slender loris (Loris tardigradus), locally named “thevangu“, is an endemic primate species native to the beautiful island country of Sri Lanka, located just off the southern coast of India. As an endemic species, red slender lorises can only be found in Sri Lanka because of
- [NEPC's Origins Story](https://neprimateconservancy.org/origins/) - New England Primate Conservancy emerged from a moment of recognition. NEW ENGLAND PRIMATE CONSERVANCY’S ORIGINS Told by Debra Curtin, Founder New England Primate Conservancy did not begin with a plan or a blueprint. It emerged from a moment of recognition—one that brought together experiences, observations, and questions that had long existed separately, and suddenly made them
- [Cotton Top Tamarin, Saguinus oedipus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/cotton-top-tamarin/) - COTTON-TOP TAMARIN Saguinus oedipus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Also called cotton-headed tamarin, cotton-top tamarins are only found in a small part of northwestern Colombia. Historically, they were more widespread across Colombian forests. However, today their geographic distribution is limited to the area between the Magdalena and Artato rivers in the east and west and the Atlantic
- [Gray Slender Loris, Loris lydekkerianus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-slender-loris/) - GRAY SLENDER LORIS Loris lydekkerianus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The gray slender loris (Loris lydekkerianus) is a small primate found in the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka.Gray slender lorises are prosimians—which means they are part of the oldest and most primitive group of primates—that are categorized into four subspecies: The Malabar slender loris
- [Tropical Rainforests: Rainforest Matching Game](https://neprimateconservancy.org/rainforest-matching-game/) - Understand the role of each rainforest layer and how they are integral to its survival with this fun activity!
- [Zanzibar Red Colobus, Piliocolobus kirkii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/zanzibar-red-colobus/) - ZANZIBAR RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus kirkii Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Zanzibar red colobus, also called the Kirk’s red colobus monkey, is endemic to Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago, off the coast of Tanzania.This mainly arboreal (tree-dwelling) species is found in three forests within the island and prefers drier areas over wetter ones.
- [DICHOTOMOUS KEY](https://neprimateconservancy.org/dichotomous-key/) - YOU'RE THE SCIENTIST: DICHOTOMOUS KEY A lesson for understanding how a dichotomous key can help to identify organisms in nature In this lesson, we explore how to use dichotomous keys to scientifically identify nonhuman primate species DICHOTOMOUS KEY: A TOOL FOR IDENTIFYING PRIMATE SPECIES Hi! I’m Scarlett. I am a middle-school science teacher in Georgia,
- [BIODIVERSITY: Summary](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-summary/) - SUMMARY MOTHER NATURE’S FORMULA FOR SUCCESS Biodiversity is Mother Nature’s formula for success. When left to its own devices, biodiversity keeps the Earth and her creatures living and thriving with plentiful resources for everybody. Each ecosystem is home to exactly the right number, combination, and diversity of plants and animals to create beautiful interdependent relationships that
- [Biodiversity: Biodiversity Hotspots](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-hotspots/) - BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS Evolution has created four kingdoms of living organisms: fungi, animals, plants, and bacteria. Each one produces a variety of species whose purpose is to support and maintain the health of its ecosystem.The existence of individual species has been driven by genetic diversity and environmental pressure, which in turn supports species diversity and the
- [BIODIVERSITY: Species Diversity](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-species-diversity/) - SPECIES DIVERSITY Every ecosystem has a diverse community of species that interact with each other and their environment. Where they are located influences the composition of the species present in that location. Species diversity is the variety of species found in an ecosystem and the size of each population.Ecosystems are most resilient to environmental changes
- [BIODIVERSITY: Genetic Diversity](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-genetic-diversity/) - GENETIC DIVERSITY Genetic diversity is the variation of genes that exist within a species population. Genes are what make up our unique DNA code, carrying information that determines certain features or characteristics about you. These are called traits. Every individual in a species is unique because of these differences in traits. Think about your family and
- [Bearded Capuchin, Sapajus libidinosus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bearded-capuchin/) - BEARDED CAPUCHIN Sapajus libidinosus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The bearded capuchin, also known as the black-striped capuchin, is native to northern and central Brazil, where they are found in dry, deciduous forests and savanna landscapes between the Araguaia and Grande Rivers. Unlike some other species of capuchin, this species is not found in the Amazon
- [Mentawai Surili, Presbytis potenziani](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mentawai-surili/) - MENTAWAI SURILI Presbytis potenziani Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Mentawai surili, also known as the golden-bellied Mentawai Island langur, long-tailed langur, Mentawai langur, or Mentawai leaf monkey, is native to the three southern Mentawai islands off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia: Sipora, North Pagai, and South Pagai. On these islands, they prefer to inhabit
- [DONATE](https://neprimateconservancy.org/donate/) - Make your charitable gift to New England Primate Conservancy today whether it be one-time or monthly!
- [Greater Bamboo Lemur, Prolemur simus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/greater-bamboo-lemur/) - GREATER BAMBOO LEMUR Prolemur simus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The greater bamboo lemurs, also known as broad-nosed bamboo lemurs or broad-nosed gentle lemurs, are endemic to Madagascar. This large island, located approximately 250 miles (400 km) off the coast of East Africa, is an important biodiversity hotspot. It is home to numerous animal and plant
- [Common Patas Monkey, Erythrocebus patas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/common-patas-monkey/) - COMMON PATAS MONKEY Erythrocebus patas Geographic Distribution and Habitat Common patas monkeys, also called hussar monkeys, wadi monkeys, and nisnas, are widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal and Mauritania in the west to parts of Ethiopia and Kenya in the east. Different populations occupy a broad band of dry habitats south of the
- [PATAS MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/patas-monkeys/) - The patas monkey genus, Erythrocebus, includes three species ​and two subspecies. Learn more about them!
- [CAPUCHIN MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/capuchin-monkeys/) - The capuchin family, Cebinae, includes two genera, and at least 28 species and nine subspecies. Come learn more about them!
- [YOUR EVOLUTIONARY FAMILY TREE](https://neprimateconservancy.org/intro-evolutionary-family-tree/) - Enjoy this project-based lesson for understanding the shared evolutionary history among all living things!
- [Red-bellied monkey, Cercopithecus erythrogaster](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-bellied-monkey/) - RED-BELLIED MONKEY Cercopithecus erythrogaster Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-bellied monkey, also known as the white-throated guenon, is found in the Niger Delta and throughout the southwest of Nigeria, into southern Benin and Togo. Their distribution is severely scattered due to forest fragmentation throughout the species’ range. Forest fragmentation results from urbanization and habitat destruction
- [Udzungwa red colobus, Piliocolobus gordonorum](https://neprimateconservancy.org/udzungwa-red-colobus/) - UDZUNGWA RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus gordonorum Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Udzungwa red colobus, also known as the Uzungwa red colobus and the Iringa red colobus, is found exclusively in the forests situated along rivers or within the mountainous terrain of the Udzungwa Mountains in the Iringa Region of south-central Tanzania. They are found at elevations
- [Pro: Caqueta Titi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/caqueta-titi-pro/) - Learn about the Caqueta Titi, an endangered species, with this fun activity!
- [Caquetá Titi, Plecturocebus caquetensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/caqueta-titi/) - CAQUETÁ TITI Plecturocebus caquetensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Caquetá titi (Plecturocebus caquetensis), also known as the red-bearded or bushy-bearded titi, was first spotted by a scientist in 1969, although, because of armed conflict issues, it was unable to be properly recognized as a species until 2010. Sadly, by the time Caquetá titis were recognized
- [Pro: Northern Muriqui](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-muriqui-pro/) - Learn about the Northern Muriqui, and endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Northern Muriqui, Brachyteles hypoxanthus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-muriqui/) - Northern muriquis (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), or northern woolly spider monkeys, are endemic to the country of Brazil.
- [Diademed Sifaka, Propithecus diadema](https://neprimateconservancy.org/diademed-sifaka/) - DIADEMED SIFAKA Propithecus diadema Geographic Distribution and Habitat Diademed sifakas naturally occur along the northeastern coast of Madagascar. The Onive River is a geographical barrier and limits the sifaka’s range in the south. The diademed sifakas are thought to be the most widely distributed sifaka species. However, this does not necessarily mean that there are
- [Pro: Delacours Langur](https://neprimateconservancy.org/delacours-langur-pro/) - Learn about the Delacours Langur, an endangered species, with this fun activity!
- [Delacour's Langur, Trachypithecus delacouri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/delacours-langur/) - DELACOUR'S LANGUR Trachypithecus delacouri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Delacour’s langur (Trachypithecus delacouri) is a critically endangered monkey species native to Vietnam and found in the north central parts of the country. With a geographic range spanning about 1,931 square miles (5,000 km^2) of area, the Delacour langur, locally known as “vooc mong trang”, lives among
- [Pro: Pied Tamarin](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pied-tamarin-pro/) - BECOMING A PRIMATE PRO... SORT OF 10 PRIMATE SPECIES YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF #9 PIED TAMARIN WHAT IS THIS SPECIES' SCIENTIFIC NAME? Saguinus bicolor ARE THERE OTHER COMMON NAMES (in English) FOR THIS SPECIES? YES!Also known as the BRAZILIAN BARE-FACED TAMARIN or the PIED BARE-FACE TAMARIN WHY DO ALL SPECIES HAVE BOTH COMMON NAMES AND
- [Pied Tamarin, Saguinus bicolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pied-tamarin/) - The pied tamarin (Sanguinus bicolor), or the Brazilian bare-faced tamarin or pied bare-faced tamarin, has one of the smallest ranges located in Manaus.
- [Pro: Andean Night Monkey](https://neprimateconservancy.org/andean-night-monkey-pro/) - Become a primate pro by learning about ten species you've never heard of!
- [Pro: Crested Black Macaque](https://neprimateconservancy.org/crested-black-macaque-pro/) - Learn about the Crested Black Macaque, one of the ten most weirdest primate species!
- [Crested Black Macaque, Macaca nigra](https://neprimateconservancy.org/crested-black-macaque/) - CRESTED BLACK MACAQUE Macaca nigra Geographic Distribution and Habitat Crested black macaques (Macaca nigra), also known as Celebes crested macaques, are endemic to Indonesia. They are restricted to just a handful of islands in the archipelago: Sulawesi, Manadotua, and Talise. Historically, crested black macaques were also found on Lembeh Island, but they have since been
- [Ring-Tailed Lemur, Lemur catta](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ring-tailed-lemur/) - RING-TAILED LEMUR Lemur catta Geographic Distribution and Habitat The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is endemic to the island country of Madagascar, the only place wild ring-tailed lemurs can be found. Their territory lies in the southern region. They are highly adaptable to different ecosystems, particularly the area’s spiny forests, gallery forests, and dry deciduous forests. That
- [Pro: White Handed Gibbon](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-handed-gibbon-pro/) - Learn about the White Handed Gibbon, one of the ten most well-known primate species, with this fun activity!
- [White-Handed Gibbon, Hylobates lar](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-handed-gibbon/) - WHITE-HANDED GIBBON Hylobates lar Geographic Distribution and Habitat To get to know the white-handed gibbon, we’ll have to venture to a corner of the globe where island nations, cast like tea leaves across a sapphire sea, meet the rugged mountains, steaming jungles, and emerald rice paddies of the Indochinese Peninsula. White-handed gibbons are charismatic and
- [Pro: Rhesus Macaque](https://neprimateconservancy.org/rhesus-macaque-pro/) - Learn about the Rhesus Macaque, one of the ten most well-known primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mandrill/) - MANDRILL Mandrillus sphinx Geographic Distribution and Habitat Mandrills mostly reside in the tropical rainforests of equatorial Africa. The largest population lives in Gabon, where they inhabit dense, lowland jungles that range from sea level to steep hilly terrain. Smaller groups inhabit the rain forests, upland slopes, and bush of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Democratic
- [Pro: Mandrill](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mandrill-pro/) - Learn about the Mandrill, one of the ten best-known primate species!
- [Myanmar Snub-Nosed Monkey, Rhinopithecus strykeri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/myanmar-snub-nosed-monkey/) - MYANMAR SNUB-NOSED MONKEY Rhinopithecus strykeri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey was only discovered in 2010 in the northeastern state of Kachin in Myanmar. Since then, smaller populations of these primates have been found in China (along the Gaoligongshan mountains), close to the Myanmar border. The species is contained geographically by the N’mai
- [Pro: Eastern Chimpanzee](https://neprimateconservancy.org/10-of-the-most-well-known-primate-species/) - Learn about the Eastern Chimpanzee, one of the ten most well-known primate species!
- [Alphabet Soup Stars of the Show](https://neprimateconservancy.org/alphabet-soup-stars-of-the-show/) - Learn about species featured in the Alphabet Soup of Conservation video.
- [Alphabet Soup Activities](https://neprimateconservancy.org/alphabet-soup-activities/) - SELECT A PRIMATE SPECIES AND GET CREATIVE! GETTING STARTED:Go to the Primate Species Profiles page to select the primate that will be the subject of your project.Select a species that interests you OTHER THAN those featured in the Alphabet Soup of Conservation video. Choose one that you’d like to learn more about, or one that
- [Ankarana Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur ankaranensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ankarana-sportive-lemur/) - ANKARANA SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur ankaranensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Ankarana sportive lemurs (Lepilemur ankaranensis) are small nocturnal primates endemic to the northern tip of Madagascar.Sometimes known as Ankarana weasel lemurs, these sportive lemurs are found in the damp evergreen and dry lowland forests of the Ankarana, Andrafiamena, and Analamerana protected areas, and along the sloped
- [How to Help Wildlife: What You Can Do](https://neprimateconservancy.org/what-you-can-do/) - Watch these great videos for simple steps you can take that can have great conservation and animal protection impact!
- [Rhesus Macaque, Macaca mulatta](https://neprimateconservancy.org/rhesus-macaque/) - RHESUS MACAQUE Macaca mulatta Geographic Distribution and Habitat Rhesus macaques, scientifically known as macaca mulatta and commonly known as rhesus monkeys, are native to mainland Asia. Their native habitats span across Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. While native to these regions, rhesus monkeys have found themselves on completely
- [MACAQUES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/macaques/) - The macaque genus, Macaca, includes at least 23 species and 19 subspecies. Learn more about this genus!
- [Booted Macaque, Macaca ochreata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/booted-macaque/) - BOOTED MACAQUE Macaca ochreata Geographic Distribution and Habitat Booted macaques (Macaca ochreata) are one of seven macaque species found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Specifically, booted macaques are found only on the island’s southeastern peninsula. Sulawesi is an Indonesian island situated between the Makassar Strait and the Banda Sea. The world’s 11th-largest island, it
- [Red-Bellied Lemur, Eulemur rubriventer](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-bellied-lemur/) - RED-BELLIED LEMUR Eulemur rubriventer Geographic Distribution and Habitat Red-bellied lemurs (Eulemur rubriventer), like all other lemurs, live exclusively in the island country of Madagascar. This tropical island, located off the east coast of Africa, is among the oldest isolated landmasses on Earth. A part of the supercontinent Gondwana, it was once sandwiched between Africa and
- [Pennant's Red Colobus, Piliocolobus pennantii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pennants-red-colobus/) - PENNANT'S RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus pennantii Geographic Distribution and Habitat Endemic to the Equatorial Guinean island of Bioki off the coast of Cameroon, the Pennant’s red colobus has one of the most restricted ranges in the primate world. “Endemic” means that it is found nowhere else on earth—the species as a whole is fully dependent on
- [NIGHT MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/night-monkeys/) - The night monkey genus, Aotus, includes at least 12 species and three subspecies. Learn about some of them!
- [SAKI MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/saki-monkeys/) - Learn about the Chiropotes genus of Saki Monkeys!
- [UAKARIS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/uakaris/) - The uakari genus, Cacajao, includes least four species and four subspecies. Come learn more about them!
- [WOOLLY MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/woolly-monkeys/) - The woolly monkeys include the Lagothrix genus with at least two species and five subspecies. Come learn more!
- [MURIQUIS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/muriquis/) - Learn about the Brachyteles Genus of the Muriquis!
- [SPIDER MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spider-monkeys/) - Learn about the 11 species and eight subspecies of the Spider Monkey!
- [HOWLER MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/howler-monkeys/) - Learn more about the Howler Monkey genus type Alouatta!
- [MARMOSETS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/marmosets/) - Learn about the Mico Genus of the Amazonian Marmoset!
- [LEMURS: SPORTIVE LEMURS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sportive-lemurs/) - SPORTIVE LEMURS Nocturnal and mostly solitary, with at least twenty-seven recognized species. SPORTIVE LEMURS Genus: Lepilemur ANKARANA SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur ankaranensis CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED Ankarana sportive lemurs are small nocturnal primates endemic to the northern tip of Madagascar. Sometimes known as Ankarana weasel lemurs, these sportive lemurs are found in the damp evergreen and dry lowland forests of
- [LEMURS: AYE-AYES](https://neprimateconservancy.org/aye-ayes/) - AYE-AYES The nocturnal aye-aye is in a class by itself. The subject of folklore and legends, there is just one species with no known subspecies. AYE-AYE Genus: Daubentonia AYE-AYE Daubentonia madagascariensis CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED Aye-ayes, like all lemurs, are found on the island of Madagascar. They have been recorded along the western region and central
- [LEMURS: WOOLLY LEMURS OR AVAHIS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/woolly-lemurs-or-avahis/) - WOOLLY LEMURS Nocturnal and vegetarian, with nine known species. WOOLY LEMUR OR WOOLY INDRI Genus: Avahi BEMARAHA WOOLLY LEMUR Avahi cleesei CONSERVATION STATUS: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED The Bemaraha woolly lemur, also known as John Cleese’s avahi, is one of Madagascar’s most geographically restricted primates. First recorded by scientists in 1990 and formally described as a distinct
- [White-Tailed Titi, Plecturocebus discolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-tailed-titi/) - WHITE-TAILED TITI Plecturocebus discolor Geographic Distribution and Habitat White-tailed titi monkeys, also called the red-crowned titi, white-browed titi, or simply the red titi monkey (not to be confused with the coppery titi monkey, which is also referred to as the red titi), are native to the upper Amazonian region through Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. In
- [BIODIVERSITY: HIPPO](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-hippo/) - BIODIVERSITY:HIPPO THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY Habitat Loss Invasive Species Pollution Population Overharvesting Biodiversity is not just a complex web of interactions between living things at the three levels of genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. The abiotic factors of their environment also have an impact on the health of biodiversity. Changes to Earth’s other subsystems—atmosphere, lithosphere, and
- [PRIMATE CONSERVATION](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primate-conservation/) - 69% of the world’s population of primate species are threatened by extinction. 43% are classified as Critically Endangered or Endangered.
- [Tanzania Coast Dwarf Galago, Paragalago zanzibaricus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tanzania-coast-dwarf-galago/) - The Tanzania Coast dwarf galago is native to the Unguja island and to mainland Tanzania.
- [PRIMATE JEOPARDY](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primate-jeopardy/) - THIS IS PRIMATE JEOPARDY! Based on the popular American television quiz show. Test your primate knowledge. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Here’s what you’ll learn:Some facts about a wide variety of nonhuman primates and their habitats.The order Primates includes apes, monkeys, tarsiers, and Strepsirrhines.Nonhuman primates are extremely diverse.Nonhuman primate genera and species have unique physical attributes and lifestyle
- [Primates in Jeopardy](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primates-in-jeopardy/) - THESE ARE PRIMATES IN JEOPARDY Learn about the primate species feature in Primate Jeopardy and the perils they face CATEGORY:AROUND THE WORLD GAME BOARD VALUE: $200Marmosets: There are 55 recognized marmoset species of which 38% are threatened by extinction. Population Trends indicate that only 3 species are stable, 42 species are decreasing in population, and population
- [SNUB-NOSED MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/snub-nosed-monkeys/) - The snub-nosed genus, Rhinopitecus, includes five species and three subspecies. Come learn more about them!
- [PROBOSCIS MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/proboscis-monkeys/) - The proboscis genus, Nasalis, includes one species. Learn all about it!
- [Pig-Tailed Langurs](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pig-tailed-langurs/) - PIG-TAILED LANGURS The pig-tailed langur genus, Simias, includes one species and two subspecies. PIG-TAILED LANGUR Simias concolor CONSERVATION STATUS: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Pig-tailed langurs are endemic to the Mentawai archipelago islands of Indonesia and were listed as one of “The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates” in the 2018-2020 publication coauthored by the International Union for Conservation
- [Douc Langurs](https://neprimateconservancy.org/douc-langurs/) - DOUC LANGURS The douc langur genus Pygathrix, in the subfamily Colobinae, consists of three species differentiated by the color of their “shanks” or lower legs. All are endemic to Vietnam and Cambodia; with red-shanked doucs are endemic to Laos as well. BLACK-SHANKED DOUC LANGUR Pygathrix nigripes CONSERVATION STATUS: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Found only in northeast Cambodia and
- [AFRICAN MACAQUE](https://neprimateconservancy.org/african-macaque/) - Learn about the Barbary macaques, which reside in the North African countries of Morocco and Algeria.
- [GELADAS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/geladas/) - The gelada is the only species in the genus, Theropithecus. It includes two subspecies. Learn all about them!
- [BABOONS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/baboons/) - The baboon genus, Papio, includes ​at least six species ​and three subspecies. Learn more about them!
- [ORANGUTANS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/orangutans/) - The orangutan genus, Pongo, includes three species and three subspecies. Learn all about them!
- [GIBBONS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gibbons/) - Gibbons are apes in the family Hylobatida. The Gibbon family is divided into four genera, with at least 18 species and 184 subspecies. Learn all about them!
- [Garnett's Greater Galago, Otolemur garnettii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/garnetts-greater-galago/) - GARNETT'S GREATER GALAGO Otolemur garnettii Geographic Distribution and Habitat Garnett’s greater galago (Otolemur garnettii), also known as Garnett’s bushbaby, the northern greater galago, and the small-eared greater galago, is a small primate endemic to East Africa. Their range stretches along the coast of East Africa from Mogadishu, in southern Somalia, down to the very northern
- [BONOBOS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bonobos/) - Bonobos belong to the genus Pan, along with chimpanzees. Bonobo is a distinct species from chimpanzee, but in the same genus.
- [Collared Titi, Cheracebus torquatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/collared-titi/) - COLLARED TITI MONKEY Cheracebus torquatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Collared titi monkeys, also called the yellow-handed titi and the widow monkey, are native to the State of Amazonas in Brazil. They live in a geographic area bordered by the Rio Solimões and between the Rio Purús and the Rio Juruá. They thrive in rainforests where
- [Black-Tailed Marmoset, Mico melanurus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-tailed-marmoset/) - BLACK-TAILED MARMOSET Mico melanurus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-tailed marmoset has one of the widest ranges of any marmoset in their group. While most of their relatives are found only in the Amazon rainforest, the black-tailed marmoset’s range extends beyond it, making them the southernmost member of the Mico genus and the only one
- [Tarai Gray Langur, Semnopithecus hector](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tarai-gray-langur/) - TARAI GRAY LANGUR Semnopithecus hector Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tarai gray langur (Semnopithecus hector), also known as the Hanuman langur, lesser hill langur, and Tarai sacred langur, is native to a small region in Bhutan, northern India, and Nepal, in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains and in the Siwalik Hills. They make their
- [Western Woolly Lemur, Avahi occidentalis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-woolly-lemur/) - WESTERN WOOLLY LEMUR Avahi occidentalis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Like all lemurs, the western woolly lemur—also called the Lorenz Von Liburnau’s woolly lemur or the western avahi— is endemic to Madagascar, the island country off of East Africa. As their name suggests, these lemurs are found mainly in the western and northwestern parts of the
- [Southern Patas, Erythrocebus baumstarki](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-patas/) - SOUTHERN PATAS MONKEY Erythrocebus baumstarki Geographic Distribution and Habitat The southern patas monkey (Erythrocebus baumstarki) is endemic to central north Tanzania and has historically lived in three distinct populations: the Serengeti ecosystem, southwest of Mount Kilimanjaro, and southwest of Arusha. Unfortunately, very few of these monkeys remain, and the Kilimanjaro population has not been seen
- [Red-Bellied Titi, Plecturocebus moloch](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-bellied-titi/) - The red-bellied titi (Plectorocebus moloch), also known as the dusky titi, is a species of New World monkey living in the forests south of the Amazon River.
- [Nepal Gray Langur, Semnopithecus schistaceus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/nepal-gray-langur/) - NEPAL GRAY LANGUR Semnopithecus schistaceus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Nepal gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus), also known as Himalayan gray langurs or central Himalayan langurs, is a species of langur native to the Himalayan region. Their range is quite extensive and includes Nepal, far southwestern Tibet, northern India, northern Pakistan, and Bhutan, and it may
- [Kashmir Gray Langur, Semnopithecus ajax](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kashmir-gray-langur/) - Kashmir gray langurs inhabit a variety of habitats including subtropical, tropical, moist temperate, alpine cedar, coniferous and broadleaved forests.
- [Bangka Slow Loris, Nycticebus bancanus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bangka-slow-loris/) - BANGKA SLOW LORIS Nycticebus bancanus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bangka slow loris (Nycticebus bancanus) is endemic to the rainforests of southwestern Borneo and in Sumatra, on Bangka Island.Until 2023, there had been no confirmed sightings of the species since 1937; this lack of sightings may be a result of limited survey efforts. TAXONOMIC NOTES
- [Red Ruffed Lemur, Varecia rubra](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-ruffed-lemur/) - RED RUFFED LEMUR Varecia rubra Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red ruffed lemur, like all lemurs, is native to the island nation of Madagascar off of Africa’s southeast coast. They are found only in the Masoala Peninsula, which includes Masoala National Park—Madagascar’s largest protected area—and the region immediately north of the Bay of Antongil, in northeastern Madagascar. Within
- [Javan Surili, Presbytis comata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/javan-surili/) - JAVAN SURILI Presbytis comata Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Javan surili (Presbytis comata), also known as the grizzled leaf monkey, Javan leaf monkey, or Javan grizzled langur, is native to the volcanic island of Java, one of four tropical islands that comprise Indonesia’s Greater Sunda Islands (the three others being Borneo, Sulawesi, and Sumatra). Found mostly in
- [Sahafary Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur septentrionalis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sahafary-sportive-lemur/) - The Sahafary sportive lemur (Lepilemur septentrionalis), or northern sportive lemur, or northern weasel lemur, is endemic to the island of Madagascar.
- [Black Bearded Saki, Chiropotes satanas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-bearded-saki/) - BLACK BEARDED SAKI Chiropotes satanas Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black bearded saki, also known as the bearded saki, black cuxiú, and black saki, is one of five species of bearded saki monkey that reside within the Amazon rainforest. In Brazil, people affectionately refer to these monkeys as cuxiú, a name that indigenous communities have
- [Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur, Varecia variegata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-and-white-ruffed-lemur/) - BLACK-AND-WHITE RUFFED LEMUR Varecia variegata Geographic Distribution and Habitat Endemic to Madagascar, black-and-white ruffed lemurs can be found living in lowland (altitudes under 3280 feet / 1000 m) to mid-altitude rain forests on the eastern side of the island. Their northernmost documented boundary is the Antainambalana River, with its southernmost extent being the Ambalavera Classified
- [Foa's Red Colobus, Piliocolobus foai](https://neprimateconservancy.org/foas-red-colobus/) - FOA’S RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus foai Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Foa’s red colobus (Piliocolobus foai), also known as the Central African red colobus monkey, is endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo. They prefer rain and mountainous forest habitats and can be found at altitudes ranging from 2,953 to 9,186 feet (900–2,800 m) above sea
- [Red-chested mustached tamarin, Tamarinus labiatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-chested-mustached-tamarin/) - Red-chested Mustached Tamarin Tamarinus labiatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-chested mustached tamarin (Tamarinus labiatus), also known as the red-bellied tamarin or the white-lipped tamarin, can be found in Brazil within the central and south-central portions of the Amazon Basin, as well as in adjacent regions of Peru and Bolivia. They tend to stick close
- [Somali Lesser Galago, Galago gallarum](https://neprimateconservancy.org/somali-lesser-galago/) - SOMALI LESSER GALAGO Galago gallarum Geographic Distribution and Habitat Somali lesser galagos are native to Africa, where they occupy a fragmented landscape composed of semi-arid thorn shrub and thorn woodlands spanning central to eastern Kenya, southern Somalia, and extreme southern and central Ethiopia. Average temperatures in the region fluctuate between the low 60s and high
- [Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes ellioti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/nigeria-cameroon-chimpanzee/) - The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti), or Elliot’s chimpanzee, is native to the two African countries that give it its namesake.
- [Von der Decken's Sifaka, Propithecus deckenii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/von-der-deckens-sifaka/) - VON DER DECKEN'S SIFAKA Propithecus deckenii Geographic Distribution and Habitat Von der Decken’s sifaka (Propithecus deckenii), sometimes called Decken’s sifaka, is one of several sifaka species found only in Madagascar. Because it is found only in one place, we called this species “endemic” to Madagascar. It lives primarily in the dry deciduous forests of the
- [Horsfield's Tarsier, Cephalopachus bancanus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/horsfields-tarsier/) - HORSFIELD'S TARSIER Cephalopachus bancanus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Horsfield’s tarsier, also known as the western tarsier, is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Borneo. They are found in primary and secondary forests, as well as along the coasts or on the edge of crop forests and plantations. In Indonesia, they specifically occur in Bangka, Belitung, Karimata,
- [Golden Lion Tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-lion-tamarin/) - GOLDEN LION TAMARIN Leontopithecus rosalia Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil is home to the golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia), considered a flagship species. Once found throughout the lowland coastal regions of the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, centuries of deforestation and encroaching urban development have wiped out
- [Sambirano Lesser Bamboo Lemur, Hapalemur occidentalis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sambirano-lesser-bamboo-lemur/) - SAMBIRANO LESSER BAMBOO LEMUR Hapalemur occidentalis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Endemic to Madagascar, the Sambirano lesser bamboo lemur, also known as the northern bamboo lemur, western gentle lemur, western grey bamboo lemur, or western lesser bamboo lemur, can be found throughout various forest fragments, primarily in the north and northwestern parts of the island, including
- [Yellow Baboon, Papio cynocephalus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/yellow-baboon/) - YELLOW BABOON Papio cynocephalus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus) occurs in several countries across the African continent, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia. The most prominent geographical borders of this territory include Mount Kenya and the Tanya River in Kenya, and the Luangwa River and Zambezi Valley in Zambia. Throughout
- [Grauer's Gorilla, Gorilla beringei graueri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/grauers-gorilla/) - GRAUER’S GORILLA Gorilla beringei graueri Geographic Distribution and Habitat Our earth’s largest primate, the Grauer’s gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri), is found in the lowland tropical rainforests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Central Africa. Its interrupted distribution extends from east of the Lualaba River, west through the Mitumba and Itombwe mountain chains,
- [Nosy Be Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur tymerlachsoni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/nosy-be-sportive-lemur/) - NOSY BE SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur tymerlachsoni Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Nosy Be sportive lemur, also known as Hawk’s sportive lemur or the Nosy Be weasel lemur, is a primate species endemic to Madagascar, meaning that it is only naturally found in this geographic location. Its range is restricted to the island of Nosy Be
- [Stump-Tailed Macaque, Macaca arctoides](https://neprimateconservancy.org/stump-tailed-macaque/) - STUMP-TAILED MACAQUE Macaca arctoides Geographic Distribution and Habitat The stump-tailed macaque, also known as the bear macaque, is found in multiple South and Southeast Asian countries. These include Cambodia, southern China, northeastern India south of the Brahmaputra River, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. They are possibly extinct in Bangladesh and have been introduced
- [Red-Shanked Douc Langur, Pygathrix nemaeus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-shanked-douc-langur/) - RED-SHANKED DOUC LANGUR Pygathrix nemaeus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Douc langurs, sometimes simply called doucs (pronounced “dukes”), are uniquely striking primates found only in Southeast Asia. Red-shanked douc langurs are endemic to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) or Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, with the largest population currently located in Laos.Red-shanked douc langurs are strictly
- [GRIVET, MALBROUCK, TANTALUS, GREEN, AND VERVET MONKEYS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/chlorocebus/) - Six species and seven subspecies are currently recognized within the Chlorocebus genus of the Grivet.
- [Vervet, Chlorocebus pygerythrus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/vervet/) - VERVET Chlorocebus pygerythrus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Vervets (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) are native to eastern and southern Africa, including countries such as Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Their populations are not always continuous, and groups may be small and separated by areas unsuitable for living, an occurrence otherwise known as habitat
- [Mongoose Lemur, Eulemur mongoz](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mongoose-lemur/) - MONGOOSE LEMUR Eulemur mongoz Geographic Distribution and Habitat The mongoose lemur is native to northwestern Madagascar in the regions of Ambato-Boéni and Ankarafantsika, where they inhabit dry deciduous forests. They will sometimes wander into mangroves as well. Their northern limit reaches near Analalava on the Bay of Narindra and extends southwest of the Betsiboka River
- [Humboldt's squirrel monkey, Saimiri cassiquiarensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/humboldts-squirrel-monkey/) - HUMBOLDT'S SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri cassiquiarensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Humboldt’s squirrel monkey (Saimiri cassiquiarensis) lives in forests in Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and northern Peru. They live in a variety of tropical forest types. Like other squirrel monkeys, they have proven to be tolerant of some habitat disturbances and can live in fragmented forests
- [Brown Howler Monkey, Alouatta guariba](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-howler-monkey/) - BROWN HOWLER MONKEY Alouatta guariba Geographic Distribution and Habitat The brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba) is endemic to the lush Atlantic Forest of Brazil and Argentina. They are the only primate species found on the Brazilian island of Ilha do Cardoso and in the Upper Parana Atlantic Forest of Argentina. They occupy a variety of
- [White-Footed Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur leucopus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-footed-sportive-lemur/) - WHITE-FOOTED SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur leucopus Geographic Distribution and Habitat White-footed sportive lemurs (Lepilemur leucopus), also known as white-footed weasel lemurs or dry-bush weasel lemurs, are native to Madagascar, an island located off the southern coast of Africa. As an endemic species, remarkably, lemurs are the only primates inhabiting the island, and wild populations cannot be
- [White-Headed Marmoset, Callithrix geoffroyi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-headed-marmoset/) - WHITE-HEADED MARMOSET Callithrix geoffroyi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The white-headed marmoset is endemic to Brazil and can be found in the eastern coast states of Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia. They can live at altitudes of up to 4,179 feet (1,274 meters) and as low as 1,640 feet (500 meters) and can be found
- [Kayan River Slow Loris, Nycticebus kayan](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kayan-river-slow-loris/) - KAYAN RIVER SLOW LORIS Nycticebus kayan Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Kayan River slow loris, also known as the Kayan slow loris, is native to central and northern Borneo, and is named for the Kayan River, which runs through the range of this species. Very little is known of this species, which will become a
- [Western Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes verus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-chimpanzee/) - WESTERN CHIMPANZEE Pan troglodytes verus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Western chimpanzee is found in West Africa with a fractured distribution between Senegal to Ghana. They may also range as far East as Western Nigeria, but we haven’t collected the genetic data to know if this is accurate. Populations of Western chimpanzees have been confirmed
- [Kloss's Gibbon, Hylobates klossii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kloss-gibbon/) - Kloss’s gibbon, or Mentawai gibbon, the dwarf siamang or the bilou, is native to the four Mentawai Islands of Siberut, Sipora, North and South Pagai.
- [Eastern Hoolock Gibbon, Hoolock leuconedys](https://neprimateconservancy.org/eastern-hoolock-gibbon/) - EASTERN HOOLOCK GIBBON Hoolock leuconedys Geographic Distribution and Habitat Eastern hoolock gibbons live in the forests between the Chindwin and Irrawady rivers that flow through the northern half of Myanmar.Eastern hoolock gibbon groups keep extensive home ranges. As such, these apes make use of a number of forest habitats, including scrub, semi-deciduous and broadleaf forests.
- [Northern Giant Mouse Lemur, Mirza zaza](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-giant-mouse-lemur/) - NORTHERN GIANT MOUSE LEMUR Mirza zaza Geographic Distribution and Habitat The northern giant mouse lemur, scientifically known as Mirza zaza, is endemic to Madagascar, like all lemurs. Its range lies in northwestern Madagascar in the Sambirano region. The species is bordered by two major rivers—the Maevarano River to the south and the Mahavavy River to
- [Bornean Orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bornean-orangutan/) - The Bornean orangutan is one of only three species of orangutans; each is classified as a great ape and together they are the only great apes native to Asia.
- [Northern Pig-Tailed Macaque, Macaca leonina](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-pig-tailed-macaque/) - NORTHERN PIG-TAILED MACAQUE Macaca leonina Geographic Distribution and Habitat Northern pig-tailed macaques are distributed widely across mainland Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. Their range includes eastern Bangladesh, northeastern India, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and central to southern Vietnam.Within these regions, northern pig-tailed macaques inhabit forest types, including tropical evergreen and
- [Sabah Grizzled Langur, Presbytis sabana](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sabah-grizzled-langur/) - SABAH GRIZZLED LANGUR Presbytis sabana Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sabah grizzled langur, also known as the crested grizzled langur, or the Saban gray langur, is found on the island of Borneo, in the Malaysian province of Sabah. Within their range, they are found in evergreen, lowland, riparian (on a riverbank or stream), montane (mountainous)
- [Golden-White Tassel-Ear Marmoset, Mico chrysoleucos](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-white-tassel-ear-marmoset/) - GOLDEN-WHITE TASSEL-EAR MARMOSET Mico chrysoleucos Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-white tassel-ear marmoset (Mico chrysoleucos), more simply known as the gold-and-white marmoset and sometimes referred to as silky marmoset, is a tiny monkey native to Brazil, residing in the eastern region of the state of Amazonas within the Amazon rainforest in an area known as
- [Calabar Angwantibo, Arctocebus calabarensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/calabar-angwantibo/) - CALABAR ANGWANTIBO Arctocebus calabarensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Calabar angwantibo is a secretive, nocturnal primate endemic to southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. It is highly adapted to life within the dense vines and understory vegetation beneath the rainforest canopy, typically occupying heights of about 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 m) above the
- [Western Lowland Gorilla, Gorilla gorilla gorilla](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-lowland-gorilla/) - WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA Gorilla gorilla gorilla Geographic Distribution and Habitat The western lowland gorilla is the most widespread of the gorilla subspecies, being found in the central African countries of Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Within this range, they inhabit lowland swamps, montane or
- [Blond Capuchin, Sapajus flavius](https://neprimateconservancy.org/blond-capuchin/) - BLOND CAPUCHIN Sapajus flavius Geographic Distribution and Habitat Blond capuchin monkeys are native to South America, specifically to northeastern Brazil, where they are found in the states of Alagoas, Pernambuco, Paraíba, and Rio Grande do Norte. The Atlantic forest and caatinga or ‘white forest’ areas they inhabit have been largely destroyed to make space for sugar
- [Green Monkey, Chlorocebus sabaeus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/green-monkey/) - The green monkey, or sabaeus monkey, is native to West Africa, ranging 386,102 square miles (over one million square kilometers) across 11 countries.
- [Buffy-Headed Marmoset, Callithrix flaviceps](https://neprimateconservancy.org/buffy-headed-marmoset/) - The rare buffy-headed marmoset (Callithrix flaviceps) occurs in the Serra da Mantiqueira south of the Rio Doce in southern Espírito Santo.
- [Hamadryas Baboon, Papio hamadryas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hamadryas-baboon/) - HAMADRYAS BABOON Papio hamadryas Geographic Distribution and Habitat Most people imagine baboons foraging among lush trees in forests, but the hamadryas baboon thrives in shrubby habitats with few large trees and they often take refuge in rocky cliffs. Hamadryas baboons live in dry, arid (almost desert-like) regions in the southern peninsula of Arabia and north-eastern
- [Dichotomous Key: Identify Tamarins](https://neprimateconservancy.org/dichotomous-key-indentify-tamarins/) - YOU'RE THE SCIENTIST!A KEY FOR IDENTIFYING PRIMATE SPECIES Let's Use a Dichotomous Key to Identify Tamarin Monkey Species GLOSSARY OF TERMS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Arboreal:Physically adapted to living primarily or exclusively in trees.Endemic:Native or restricted to a certain area or country.​Genus (plural, genera):​A biological classification, or ranking, of living beings that includes a group(s)
- [Proboscis Monkey, Nasalis larvatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/proboscis-monkey/) - PROBOSCIS MONKEY Nasalis larvatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Proboscis monkeys, also known as bekantan in Indonesian and orang belanda in Malay, are endemic to Borneo. Here, they inhabit the island’s tropical forests in each of the three nations that politically divide it: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. While these monkeys are found mostly on the coast,
- [Preuss's Red Colobus, Piliocolobus preussi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/preuss-red-colobus/) - PREUSS'S RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus preussi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Preuss’s red colobus is found primarily in southwest Cameroon in Korup National Park and its surrounding forests. They are also found in southeastern Nigeria in the Cross River National Park, which lies within the Gulf of Guinea and is possibly the largest undisturbed forest in West
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- [Central American Spider Monkey, Ateles geoffroyi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/central-american-spider-monkey/) - CENTRAL AMERICAN SPIDER MONKEY Ateles geoffroyi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Central American spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi), also called Geoffroy’s spider monkeys and black-handed spider monkeys, are found across Central America and southern Mexico. Their range stretches through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Some evidence suggests the southernmost subspecies may
- [Semliki red colobus, Piliocolobus semlikiensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/semliki-red-colobus/) - SEMLIKI RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus semlikiensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Semliki red colobus is restricted to the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and western Uganda. In DRC, their geographical range extends from the Lowa River in the southwest to the Oso River in the East, the Ituri River in the northeast,
- [Peyrieras' Woolly Lemur, Avahi peyrierasi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/peyrieras-woolly-lemur/) - PEYRIERAS’ WOOLLY LEMUR Avahi peyrierasi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Peyrieras’ woolly lemur (Avahi peyrierasi), also called the Peyrieras’ avahi, is endemic to southeastern Madagascar and is one of the 111 lemur species on the island. Populations live south of the Nesivolo and Mangoro River systems in Manara, Vatoalatsaka, Sangalampona, Mahasoarivo, and Ranomafana. They live
- [Siberut Macaque, Macaca siberu](https://neprimateconservancy.org/siberut-macaque/) - SIBERUT MACAQUE Macaca siberu Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Siberut macaque (Macaca siberu) is endemic to the island of Siberut, located about 100 miles (160 km) off the western coast of Sumatra. Siberut is the largest of the four islands in the Mentawaian archipelago and part of the biodiversity hotspot known as Sundaland, which is
- [Bornean Slow Loris, Nycticebus borneanus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bornean-slow-loris/) - BORNEAN SLOW LORIS Nycticebus borneanus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bornean slow loris, known scientifically as Nycticebus borneanus, is a loris found in central south Borneo (West, South, and Central Kalimantan, excluding the extreme southwest), south of the Kapuas River, and extending as far east as the Barito River. The Bornean slow loris finds home
- [Southern Pig-Tailed Macaque, Macaca nemestrina](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-pig-tailed-macaque/) - SOUTHERN PIG-TAILED MACAQUE Macaca nemestrina Geographic Distribution and Habitat Southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina), also known as Sunda, or Sundaland pig-tailed macaques, are South-Asian primates indigenous to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brunei. Introduced populations are also found on Tioman Island, the Natuna Islands, and Singapore. Due to their proximity to the equator, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brunei experience consistently high
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- [Eastern Lesser Bamboo Lemur, Hapalemur griseus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/eastern-lesser-bamboo-lemur/) - EASTERN LESSER BAMBOO LEMUR Hapalemur griseus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The eastern lesser bamboo lemur, also known as the gray bamboo lemur, the gray gentle lemur, the Mahajanga lemur, and varibolo in Malagasy, is native to the fourth largest island in the world: Madagascar. 90% of the plants and animals living on Madagascar cannot be
- [Rondo Dwarf Galago, Paragalago rondoensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/rondo-dwarf-galago/) - RONDO DWARF GALAGO Paragalago rondoensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Rondo dwarf galago (Paragalago rondoensis), also known as the Rondo bushbaby, is an uncommon primate species endemic to the coastal forests of Tanzania. Rondo dwarf galagos are found in only eight small patches of forest: the Zaraninge forest in Saadani National Park, Pande Game Reserve,
- [Chacma Baboon, Papio ursinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/chacma-baboon/) - CHACMA BABOON Papio ursinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The chacma baboon (Papio ursinus), also known as the Cape baboon, dog-faced monkey, or savanna baboon, is an Afro-Eurasian monkey. One of the largest monkey species, it is found in southern Africa, including the Zambezi Valley, southwestern Zambia, Caprivi, and the coasts of southern Angola.Given the vastness
- [Amazon Black Howler, Alouatta nigerrima](https://neprimateconservancy.org/amazon-black-howler/) - AMAZON BLACK HOWLER Alouatta nigerrima Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Amazon black howler monkey (Alouatta nigerrima) is most commonly known as simply the “black howler.” As its name suggests, it is a species of howler monkey, part of the Atelidae family of Latin American monkeys. Living deep in Brazil’s south-central Amazon Basin, black howlers are
- [Bemaraha Woolly Lemur, Avahi cleesei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bemaraha-woolly-lemur/) - BEMARAHA WOOLLY LEMUR Avahi cleesei Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bemaraha woolly lemur, also known as John Cleese’s avahi, is one of Madagascar’s most geographically restricted primates. First recorded by scientists in 1990 and formally described as a distinct species in 2005, they are known only from the Tsingy de Bemaraha region of western Madagascar,
- [Eastern Woolly Lemur, Avahi laniger](https://neprimateconservancy.org/eastern-woolly-lemur/) - EASTERN WOOLLY LEMUR Avahi laniger Geographic Distribution and Habitat The eastern woolly lemur is also known as the eastern avahi and Gmelin’s woolly lemur, names that reflect both its geographic range and Johann Gmelin, the German naturalist who first documented the species. Lemurs are endemic to the island of Madagascar, meaning they cannot be found
- [White-Cheeked Spider Monkey, Ateles marginatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-cheeked-spider-monkey/) - WHITE-CHEEKED SPIDER MONKEY Ateles marginatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Sometimes also referred to as the white-whiskered spider monkey, the white-cheeked spider monkey is found only in the Brazilian Amazon in the states of Mato Grosso and Pará. The region has a tropical climate, with temperatures typically ranging from 75°F–82°F (24°C–28°C), but can reach up to
- [Silky Sifaka, Propithecus candidus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/silky-sifaka/) - Silky sifakas, also known as silky simponas, inhabit montane and mid-altitude rainforests and reside in a restricted range in northeastern Madagascar.
- [Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur, Mirza coquereli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/coquerels-giant-mouse-lemur/) - COQUEREL'S GIANT MOUSE LEMUR Mirza coquereli Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Coquerel’s giant mouse lemur, also known as the Coquerel’s dwarf lemur, the Coquerel’s mouse lemur, and scientifically as Mirza coquereli, is, like all lemurs, endemic to Madagascar. This means they are found on this island and nowhere else in the world. These lemurs are found
- [Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/japanese-macaque/) - JAPANESE MACAQUE Macaca fuscata Geographic Distribution and Habitat Japanese macaques, more descriptively known as Japanese snow macaques and simply referred to as snow monkeys, inhabit three of Japan’s four main islands: Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu (they do not occur on Hokkaido, the fourth and northernmost island). These iconic primates also inhabit the smaller islands of
- [Black-Headed Night Monkey, Aotus nigriceps](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-headed-night-monkey/) - BLACK-HEADED NIGHT MONKEY Aotus nigriceps Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-headed night monkey (Auotus nigriceps), also known as the Peruvian night monkey, is a small, sturdy monkey native to South America. This adaptable little species is frequently found in the Amazonian and Madeiran forests that occur throughout Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Recent research has also
- [San Martin Titi, Plecturocebus oenanthe](https://neprimateconservancy.org/san-martin-titi/) - The San Martin titi (Plecturocebus oenanthe), also known as the Rio Mayo titi or Andean titi monkey, is considered Peru’s most endangered primate.
- [Geoffroy's Dwarf Lemur, Cheirogaleus major](https://neprimateconservancy.org/geoffroys-dwarf-lemur/) - GEOFFORY’S DWARF LEMUR Cheirogaleus major Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Geoffroy’s dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus major), also known as the greater dwarf lemur, inhabits tropical rainforests and dry shrub biomes across northern and eastern Madagascar. They are found at high and low elevations, including the rainforests in the Vohimena and Anosy mountains as well as the coastal
- [Napo Saki, Pithecia napensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/napo-saki/) - NAPO SAKI Pithecia napensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Napo sakis (Pithecia napensis), also known as the Napo monk saki, are arboreal, or tree-dwelling, primates native to South America. Although research on their genus is limited, they have a large geographic distribution between Ecuador and Peru. In Ecuador, they are located south of the Napo River
- [Northern Lesser Galago, Galago senegalensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-lesser-galago/) - NORTHERN LESSER GALAGO Galago senegalensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Sometimes also referred to as the Senegal bushbaby, the northern lesser galago is found primarily in northern Africa from Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Togo, Chad, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, to the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Their range
- [Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin, Leontopithecus chrysomelas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-headed-lion-tamarin/) - GOLDEN-HEADED LION TAMARIN Leontopithecus chrysomelas Geographic Distribution and Habitat Golden-headed lion tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) are found only in Brazil, where they live in the Atlantic Forest along the country’s eastern coast. Due to habitat loss caused by agriculture, they exist primarily in the state of Bahia. Because they are not naturally found anywhere else in
- [Sierra de Perijá White-fronted Capuchin, Cebus leucocephalus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sierra-de-perija-white-fronted-capuchin/) - Sierra de Perijá White-fronted Capuchin Cebus leucocephalus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sierra de Perijá white-fronted capuchin is native to northwestern Venezuela and northern Colombia. With regard to the former country, this species of capuchin is found from the western slopes of the Cordillera Oriental, the widest and easternmost branch of the Andes Mountains, in the
- [Long-Tailed Macaque, Macaca fascicularis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/long-tailed-macaque/) - LONG-TAILED MACAQUE Macaca fascicularis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The long-tailed macaque, also known as the crab-eating macaque or the cynomolgus monkey, occurs sporadically throughout Southeast Asia. Though they once inhabited Bangladesh, they are now considered extinct, or extirpated, in that country. The northern limit of their distribution is difficult to determine due to interbreeding with
- [Golden-bellied capuchin, Sapajus xanthosternos](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-bellied-capuchin/) - GOLDEN-BELLIED CAPUCHIN Sapajus xanthosternos Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-bellied capuchin, also known as the yellow-breasted capuchin or the buffy- or buff-headed capuchin, can be found in Brazil, typically residing in the southeastern states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Sergipe. Some of their geographic boundaries include the Rio San Francisco, the Atlantic Ocean, and the
- [Goodman’s Mouse Lemur, Microcebus lehilahytsara](https://neprimateconservancy.org/goodmans-mouse-lemur/) - GOODMAN'S MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus lehilahytsara Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Goodman’s mouse lemur is primarily found in the Andasibe region of eastern Madagascar. They occur as far west as Ambohitantely Special Reserve, as far north as Marojejy National Park, and as far south as the Onive/Mangoro River complex.Within their range, they are mainly found in rainforests, although some individuals
- [Ucayali Bald-Headed Uakari, Cacajao ucayalii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ucayali-bald-headed-uakari/) - UCAYALI BALD-HEADED UAKARI Cacajao ucayalii Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Ucayali bald-headed uakari (pronounced “wakari”) is found primarily in Peru, between the Ucayali and Yavarí rivers. Earlier reports included parts of western Brazil within their range; however, the only confirmed Brazilian sighting has been in Serra do Divisor National Park in Acre.The population is patchily
- [Sun-Tailed Monkey, Allochrocebus solatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sun-tailed-monkey/) - SUN-TAILED MONKEY Allochrocebus solatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Sun-tailed monkeys are endemic to central Gabon, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. There, they occupy a total geographic range of approximately 9,770 square miles (25,300 km2). They are found primarily south of the Ogooué River and west of the Offoué River, although some
- [Olive Colobus, Procolobus verus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/olive-colobus/) - OLIVE COLOBUS Procolobus verus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The olive colobus monkey (Procolobus verus), also known as the green colobus and Van Beneden’s colobus, is native to the forests of West Africa. They appear sporadically from southern Sierra Leone and Guinea to southeast Nigeria, with a very patchy presence in the countries of Ghana, Togo,
- [White-Bellied Spider Monkey, Ateles belzebuth](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-bellied-spider-monkey/) - WHITE-BELLIED SPIDER MONKEY Ateles belzebuth Geographic Distribution and Habitat White-bellied spider monkeys, also called white-fronted or long-haired spider monkeys, live in South America in three separate areas of rainforest. The northern group lives in Colombia, the western group spans parts of Ecuador and Peru, and the eastern group inhabits parts of Venezuela and northwestern Brazil.
- [Golden-Backed Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri ustus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-backed-squirrel-monkey/) - GOLDEN-BACKED SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri ustus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-backed squirrel monkey (Saimiri ustus), also known as the bare-eared squirrel monkey, is a new world monkey species that is endemic to the Amazon basin, primarily found in Brazil, south of the Amazon River. They prefer seasonally flooded habitats and swamp forests along the banks
- [Southern White-Cheeked Gibbon, Nomascus siki](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-white-cheeked-gibbon/) - SOUTHERN WHITE-CHEEKED GIBBON Nomascus siki Geographic Distribution and Habitat Southern white-cheeked gibbons are endemic to Southeast Asia, east of the Mekong River, in central Laos and Vietnam. The wet tropical climate of this area nurtures the perfect habitat for these arboreal apes. Primary lowland forests and tall primary broadleaf forests provide the type of dizzying
- [Yunnan Snub-Nosed Monkey, Rhinopithecus bieti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/yunnan-snub-nosed-monkey/) - YUNNAN SNUB-NOSED MONKEY Rhinopithecus bieti Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, also known as the black snub-nosed monkey or black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, is found in the region of Tibet and Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Specifically, they are found in fragmented populations within the Yunling Mountains in northwestern Yunnan Province and southeastern Tibet, at
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- [Kinda Baboon, Papio kindae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kinda-baboon/) - KINDA BABOON Papio kindaee Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Kinda baboon (Papio kindae) is native to central and Eastern Africa. The geographic range of this species reaches parts of four countries—southwestern Tanzania, the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, western Zambia, and northern Angola.As a terrestrial species, Kinda baboons spend most of their time on
- [Grivet, Chlorocebus aethiops](https://neprimateconservancy.org/grivet/) - GRIVET Chlorocebus aethiops Geographic Distribution and Habitat Grivet monkeys live in the savannas, scrublands, or mixed grassland-woodland habitats of northeastern Africa, specifically in the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan. They are found close to water sources, like rivers, but adapt well to different environments—even urban areas. Grivets are also sometimes referred
- [Assam Macaque, Macaca assamensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/assam-macaque/) - ASSAM MACAQUE Macaca assamensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Assam macaque, also known as the Assamese macaque, and scientifically as Macaca assamensis, is a monkey from South and Southeast Asia. It inhabits the countries of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Most specifically, the monkey is found east of the Brahmaputra
- [Rondon's Marmoset, Mico rondoni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/rondons-marmoset/) - RONDON'S MARMOSET Mico rondoni Geographic Distribution and Habitat Rondon’s marmosets live in a small stretch of land between rivers in the southwestern Amazon. Their range is bordered by the Mamoré, Madeira, and Ji-Paraná rivers, with the Serra dos Pacaás Novos mountains to the south. They are geographically separated from other marmosets by natural barriers like
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- [Bearded Emperor Tamarin, Tamarinus subgrisescens](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bearded-emperor-tamarin/) - BEARDED EMPEROR TAMARIN Tamarinus subgrisescens Geographic Distribution and Habitat The bearded emperor tamarin, affectionately nicknamed “mustache monkey”, is native to the South American countries of Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Specifically, they occur in Brazil, southeast of the upper Juruá River. Entering Peru, west from the Juruá headwaters, they are found as far as the foothills
- [DeBrazza's Monkey, Cercopithecus neglectus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/debrazzas-monkey/) - DE BRAZZA’S MONKEY Cercopithecus neglectus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The De Brazza’s monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus), also known as the De Brazza’s guenon, the Ayatollah monkey, or the swamp monkey, is a shy and watchful African monkey. Named for Italian-French naturalist and explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, the species earned its scientific designation, neglectus, from its ability
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- [Sanford's Brown Lemur, Eulemur sanfordi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sanfords-brown-lemur/) - SANFORD'S BROWN LEMUR Eulemur sanfordi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sanford’s brown lemur (Eulemur sanfordi), also known as Sanford’s lemur, is one of many terrestrial lemur species endemic to the island country of Madagascar, located about 250 miles (402 kilometers) east of Africa’s southern tip. Endemism, the state of a species only being found in
- [Peruvian Yellow-Tailed Woolly Monkey, Lagothrix flavicauda](https://neprimateconservancy.org/peruvian-yellow-tailed-woolly-monkey/) - PERUVIAN YELLOW-TAILED WOOLLY MONKEY Lagothrix flavicauda Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Peruvian yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda), also referred to as the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, is the largest primate species endemic to the beautiful country of Peru. As an endemic species, they are exclusively found in this country. Located on the western coast of South America, Peru has a rich variety
- [Tshuapa Red Colobus, Piliocolobus tholloni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tshuapa-red-colobus/) - TSHUAPA RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus tholloni Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tshuapa red colobus is endemic to the African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo, or DRC. There is little known about their true range. Their distribution is broken up across the Congo basin, where the habitat is mostly continuous tropical rainforest. It would seem
- [L'Hoest's Monkey, Allochrocebus lhoesti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lhoests-monkey/) - L'HOEST'S MONKEY Allochrocebus lhoesti Geographic Distribution and Habitat L’Hoest’s monkeys, also known as mountain monkeys, can primarily be found living in the tropical forests of Central and East Africa, most commonly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, and western Uganda. Their range extends only east of the Lualaba River, through the Ituri
- [Chacoan Titi, Plecturocebus pallescens](https://neprimateconservancy.org/chacoan-titi/) - CHACOAN TITI Plecturocebus pallescens Geographic Distribution and Habitat Chacoan titi monkeys, also known as white-coated or pale titi monkeys, are adorable little primates native to Latin America. They can be found south of the Amazon Rainforest across several countries. These primates inhabit the dry forests of the Southern Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia, the Chaco region
- [Northern Night Monkey, Aotus trivirgatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-night-monkey/) - NORTHERN NIGHT MONKEY Aotus trivirgatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The northern night monkey (Aotus trivirgatus) is a primate species endemic to southern Venezuela and northern Brazil. This species is also known as the three-striped night monkey and northern owl monkey.Brazil’s Rio Negro, a large tributary of the Amazon River, marks the southwestern edge of this
- [Blue Monkey, Cercopithecus mitis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/blue-monkey/) - BLUE MONKEY Cercopithecus mitis Geographic Distribution and Habitat A monkey of many names, the blue monkey (aka: Sykes’ monkey, diademed monkey, gentle monkey, and samango) also inhabits many different types of forests across Africa. They are primarily found in central and eastern Africa in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, The Democratic Republic
- [Hubbard’s Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur hubbardorum](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hubbards-sportive-lemur/) - HUBBARD'S SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur hubbardorum Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Hubbard’s sportive lemur, also known as the Zombitse sportive lemur, can only be found in southwestern Madagascar, north of the Onilahy River and south of the Fiherena and Mangoky River within the Zombitse-Vohibasia region. Research is still being done to determine the lemurs’ eastern and
- [Heck's Macaque, Macaca hecki](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hecks-macaque/) - HECK’S MACAQUE Macaca hecki Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Heck’s macaque (Macaca hecki) is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. This volcanically active island, which looks something like a lopsided Komodo dragon from above, consists of four distinct peninsulas fanning out from a mountainous center. This unique combination of features that tends to isolate
- [Black-Chinned Emperor Tamarin, Tamarinus imperator](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-chinned-emperor-tamarin/) - BLACK-CHINNED EMPEROR TAMARIN Tamarinus imperator Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-chinned emperor tamarin—affectionately nicknamed the “mustache monkey”—is native to the South American countries of Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru, primarily where the three countries meet along the northwestern Brazilian state of Acre. Within this range, the black-chinned emperor tamarin occupies a variety of habitats, including Amazonian
- [Brumback's Night Monkey, Aotus brumbacki](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brumbacks-night-monkey/) - BRUMBACK'S NIGHT MONKEY Aotus brumbacki Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Brumback’s night monkey, also referred to as owl monkey or douroucouli, is only found in Colombia. Their range is not well defined, as only a handful of Brumback’s night monkey populations have been recorded. From what we can tell, their range falls between the Arauca
- [Red Bald-Headed Uakari, Cacajao rubicundus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-bald-headed-uakari/) - RED BALD-HEADED UAKARI Cacajao rubicundus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red bald-headed uakari (pronounced “wuh·kaa·ree”) has a limited distribution along the Solimões River and its tributaries in the Amazon forests of Brazil. They are found in three distinct population pockets: the Jacurapá Channel, the northern left bank of the River Jutaí, and the Auati-Paraná river
- [Guiana Spider Monkey, Ateles paniscus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guiana-spider-monkey/) - GUIANA SPIDER MONKEY Ateles paniscus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Guiana spider monkey, also known as the black spider monkey or red-faced black spider monkey, lives in the tropical rainforests of northern South America. Its range stretches across Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and possibly eastern Venezuela, forming part of the vast and ecologically rich
- [Sclater's Guenon, Cercopithecus sclateri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sclaters-guenon/) - SCLATER'S GUENON Cercopithecus sclateri Geographic Distribution and Habitat Sclater’s guenon, the only monkey endemic to Nigeria, is also called Sclater’s monkey, white-throated guenon, the Nigerian monkey, and scientifically as Cercopithecus sclateri. Sclater’s guenons live in fragmented and degraded forests in regions of Southern Nigeria’s Eastern Niger Delta to the Cross River up to the Enugu
- [Vieira's titi, Plecturocebus vieirai](https://neprimateconservancy.org/vieiras-titi/) - VIEIRA'S TITI Plecturocebus vieirai Geographic Distribution and Habitat Vieira’s titi monkeys are native to Brazil, residing in the country’s north-central region within the states of Mato Grosso and Pará. Their geographic distribution encompasses the areas west of the Xingu River, south of the Iriri River, east of the Iriri and Teles Pires Rivers, southward to
- [Moor Macaque, Macaca maura](https://neprimateconservancy.org/moor-macaque/) - MOOR MACAQUE Macaca maura Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Moor macaque is endemic to the southwestern peninsula (Selatan) of Sulawesi, Indonesia, meaning it occurs naturally in this region and nowhere else. Its known range extends from Bontobahari at the southern tip of the peninsula northward to the Tempe Depression. Within this area, the species now
- [Mozambique Dwarf Galago, Paragalago granti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mozambique-dwarf-galago/) - MOZAMBIQUE DWARF GALAGO Paragalago granti Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Mozambique dwarf galago, also known as Grant’s bushbaby or the Mozambique lesser bushbaby, lives across several countries on the southeast coast of Africa. As the name suggests, this galago is found primarily in Mozambique, but they also live in southeast Tanzania, southern Malawi, eastern Zimbabwe,
- [Pro: Squirrel Monkey](https://neprimateconservancy.org/squirrel-monkey-pro/) - Learn about the Squirrel Monkey, one of the ten most well-known primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Mexican Spider Monkey, Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mexican-spider-monkey/) - The Mexican spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi vellerosus) is one of six recognized subspecies of the Geoffroy’s spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi).
- [Pro: Pig Tailed Snub Nosed Langur](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pig-tailed-snub-nosed-langur-pro/) - Learn about the Pig Tailed Snub Nosed Langur, one of the ten primate species you probably have never heard of, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Tapanuli  Orangutan](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tapanuli-orangutan-pro/) - Learn about the Tapanuli Orangutan, an endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Myanmar Snub Nosed Monkey](https://neprimateconservancy.org/myanmar-snub-nosed-monkey-pro/) - Learn about the Myanmar Snub Nosed Monkey, and endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Cross River Gorilla](https://neprimateconservancy.org/cross-river-gorilla-pro/) - Learn about the Cross River Gorilla, and endangered species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Raffles Banded Langur](https://neprimateconservancy.org/raffles-banded-langur-pro/) - Learn about the Northern Brown Howler, and endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Cat Ba Langur](https://neprimateconservancy.org/cat-ba-langur-pro/) - BECOMING A PRIMATE PRO... SORT OF 10 OF THE MOST ENDANGERED PRIMATE SPECIES #2 CAT BA LANGUR WHAT IS THIS SPECIES' SCIENTIFIC NAME? Trachypithecus poliocephalus ARE THERE OTHER COMMON NAMES (in English) FOR THIS SPECIES? YES!Also known as the CAT BA HOODED BLACK LEAF MONKEY,​GOLDEN-HEADED LANGUR, and TONKIN HOODED BLACK LANGUR WHY DO ALL SPECIES
- [Pro: Drill](https://neprimateconservancy.org/drill-pro/) - Learn about the Drill, a primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Lesula, Cercopithecus lomamiensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lesula/) - LESULA Cercopithecus lomamiensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The lesula is an African monkey, residing in the Lomami Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their range is between the Lomami and Tshuapa rivers, in central Congo. Their habitat consists of mature, lowland rain forests. These forests are humid and consist of tall evergreen trees, Gilbertiodendron
- [Pro: Lesula](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lesula-pro/) - Learn about the Lesula, one of the ten primate species you have most-likely never heard of!
- [Pro: Gabon Talapoin](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gabon-talapoin-pro/) - Learn about the Gabon Talapoin, one of the primate species you have probably never heard of!
- [Pro: Red-Shanked Douc Langur](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-shanked-douc-langur-pro/) - Learn about the Purple Faced Langur, a primate species you probably have never heard of, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Gelada](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gelada-pro/) - Learn about the Gelada, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Philippine Tarsier](https://neprimateconservancy.org/philippine-tarsier-pro/) - Learn about the Philippine Tarsier, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Bald Uakari](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bald-uakari-pro/) - Learn about the Bald Uakari, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Proboscis Monkey](https://neprimateconservancy.org/proboscis-monkey-pro/) - Learn about the Proboscis Monkey, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Common Marmoset](https://neprimateconservancy.org/common-marmoset-pro/) - Learn about the Common Marmoset, one of the ten most well-known primate species!
- [Rufous Mouse Lemur, Microcebus rufus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/rufous-mouse-lemur/) - RUFOUS MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus rufus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The rufous mouse lemur, Microcebus rufus, also called the brown mouse lemur or russet mouse lemur, is native to just 2,000 square miles (5,200 square km) in southeastern Madagascar. That’s an area slightly bigger than Rhode Island and slightly smaller than Delaware, the two smallest US
- [Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey, Rhinopithecus roxellana](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-snub-nosed-monkey/) - GOLDEN SNUB-NOSED MONKEY Rhinopithecus roxellana Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana), also known as the Sichuan golden-snub monkey, is an Afro-Eurasian primate native to the central and southwestern regions of China. Isolated populations of golden snub-nosed monkeys can be found within the four regions of East China, Central-South China, Southwest China,
- [Bicolored Banded Langur, Presbytis bicolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bicolored-banded-langur/) - BICOLORED BANDED LANGUR Presbytis bicolor Geographic Distribution and Habitat The known populations of bicolored banded langurs have been observed in eastern and central Sumatra between the Indragiri River in the north and the Batang Hari River in the south. Sumatra is the largest of the Sunda islands in Indonesia, and the sixth-largest island in the world.
- [White-Thighed Surili, Presbytis siamensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-thighed-surili/) - White-thighed surilis (Presbytis siamensis), also known as pale-thighed langurs (a species of leaf monkey), are endemic to Southeast Asia.
- [Hatinh Langur, Trachypithecus hatinhensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hatinh-langur/) - The Hatinh langur is endemic to Vietnam—a Southeast Asian country about the same size as New Mexico—and to the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos.
- [Black-Footed Gray Langur, Semnopithecus hypoleucos](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-footed-gray-langur/) - BLACK-FOOTED GRAY LANGUR Semnopithecus hypoleucos Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black-footed gray langurs (Semnopithecus hypoleucos), also called dark-legged Malabar langurs or Malabar sacred langurs, are monkeys native to India. They are distributed across many territories, including Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Found in a variety of ecosystems, they live at elevations between 328 to 3,937
- [Bale Monkey, Chlorocebus djamdjamensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bale-monkey/) - BALE MONKEY Chlorocebus djamdjamensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bale monkey goes by many different names. They are most frequently called the Bale monkey but have also been called the Bale Mountains grivet, Bale Mountains vervet, Djam-djam, and scientifically as Chlorocebus djamdjamensis. This small monkey can be found in, or is endemic to, the bamboo
- [Philippine Slow Loris, Nycticebus menagensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/philippine-slow-loris/) - PHILIPPINE SLOW LORIS Nycticebus menagensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus mengensis) lives along the northern and eastern coasts of Borneo, including Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak, and East Kalimantan, and on the Philippine islands of Tawi-Tawi, Bongao, Sangasanga, and possibly other small islands within the Sulu Archipelago. Unfortunately, ethnographic survey records from 2006
- [White-Cheeked Macaque, Macaca leucogenys](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-cheeked-macaque/) - WHITE-CHEEKED MACAQUE Macaca leucogenys Geographic Distribution and Habitat A birdwatching group from northeast India, composed of wildlife photographers and biologists, affirmed the discovery of the white-cheeked macaque (Macaca leucogenys) while visiting Mêdog county in southeastern Tibet in March 2015. It was in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh (a region claimed by India, China, and Taiwan with
- [Guianan Red Howler, Alouatta macconnelli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guianan-red-howler/) - GUIANAN RED HOLWER Alouatta macconnelli Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Guianan red howler monkey — also known as the Guyanan red howler — can be found in Guiana, French Guiana, Trinidad, Suriname, east of the Orinoco River in Venezuela, and north of the Amazon River in Brazil. They have also been observed living on the
- [Mt. Kilimanjaro Guereza, Colobus caudatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mt-kilimanjaro-guereza/) - MT. KILIMANJARO GUEREZA Colobus caudatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Mount Kilimanjaro guereza (Colobus Caudatus) is a species of Afro-Eurasian monkey endemic to northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. In Tanzania, they reside in and near the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro National Park) and Mount Meru (Arusha National Park). In Kenya, they are known to
- [Verreaux's Sifaka, Propithecus verreauxi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/verreauxs-sifaka/) - VERREAUX'S SIFAKA Propithecus verreauxi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Verreaux’s sifaka, also known as the white sifaka, is a primarily arboreal lemur native to southwestern Madagascar. While most abundant in tropical dry lowland and montane forests, it also inhabits spiny bush, brush and scrub thickets, riparian forests, and even wetter habitats.Their northern limit is considered
- [White Bald-Headed Uakari, Cacajao calvus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-bald-headed-uakari/) - WHITE BALD-HEADED UAKARI Cacajao calvus Geographic Distribution and Habitat White bald-headed uakaris (pronounced “wak-AR-i”) are endemic to the western Brazilian states of Amazonas and Acre. Populations occur along the Jurupari, Pauini, and Tarauacá Rivers, regions characterized by tropical rainforests that experience seasonal flooding. These primates are well adapted to flooded forest environments, and their movements
- [Bornean White-Bearded Gibbon, Hylobates albibarbis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bornean-white-bearded-gibbon/) - BORNEAN WHITE-BEARDED GIBBON Hylobates albibarbis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bornean white-bearded gibbon, also known as the Bornean agile gibbon or southern gibbon, is only found on the island of Borneo. These gibbons live in the West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan provinces in Indonesia, in territory south of the Kapuas River and west of the
- [Chestnut Capuchin, Cebus castaneus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/chestnut-capuchin/) - CHESTNUT CAPUCHIN Cebus castaneus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The chestnut capuchin, also known as the chestnut weeper capuchin, is native to the northeast Amazon, including a small portion of northeastern Brazil, much of southern Guyana, and the majority of Suriname and French Guiana, save for the northern portion of the latter two countries. They inhabit the
- [Crowned Monkey, Cercopithecus pogonias](https://neprimateconservancy.org/crowned-monkey/) - CROWNED MONKEY Cercopithecus pogonias Geographic Distribution and Habitat The crowned monkey, also known as the crested guenon, crowned guenon, or golden-bellied guenon, is an Afro-Eurasian monkey found across west-central Africa, with a range stretching from the Cross River region of Nigeria and southern Cameroon, southward through Cabinda in Angola, and including Bioko Island. Their distribution
- [Golden-White Bare-Eared Marmoset, Mico leucippe](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-white-bare-eared-marmoset/) - GOLDEN-WHITE BARE-EARED MARMOSET Mico leucippee Geographic Distribution and Habitat Golden-white bare-eared marmosets are native to Brazil, in the southwest of the State of Pará, where they live in humid tropical rainforests, and show a preference for secondary growth and edge habitat. Their territory is rather large, and groups have been observed from the right bank
- [Mottled-Face Tamarin, Tamarinus inustus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mottled-face-tamarin/) - MOTTLE-FACE TAMARIN Tamarinus inustus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The mottled-face tamarin (or mottle-face tamarin) is found in Brazil and Colombia. They occur in a variety of habitats between the two countries, including lowland forests, flooded forests, dry terra firma forests, and the unique white sand ecosystems known as Campina and Campinarana. Both Campina and Campinarana
- [Red-Tailed Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur ruficaudatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-tailed-sportive-lemur/) - RED-TAILED SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur ruficaudatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-tailed sportive lemur (Lepilemur ruficaudatus) is a primate species native to the island of Madagascar. Geographically, Madagascar is located 250 to 600 miles (400 to 950 kilometers) off the southeast coast of the African continent.Red-tailed sportive lemurs are found living throughout the central coastal and western
- [Sahamalaza Sportive Lemur,  Lepilemur sahamalaza](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sahamalaza-sportive-lemur/) - SAHAMALAZA SPORTIVE LEMUR Lepilemur sahamalaza Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sahamalaza sportive lemur, also referred to as the Sahamalaza Peninsula sportive lemur, is native to Madagascar. This large island, located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, split from the African continent approximately 180 million years ago and was separated from the
- [Wied's Marmoset, Callithrix kuhlii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/wieds-marmoset/) - WIED'S MARMOSET Callithrix kuhlii Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Wied’s marmoset, also known as Wied’s black-tufted ear marmoset and scientifically as Callithrix kuhlii, is native to Brazil. They can be found between the municipalities of Rio de Contas and Rio Jequitinhonha in southern Bahia, a state on the eastern side of the country. The lowest
- [Sela Macaque, Macaca selai](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sela-macaque/) - SELA MACAQUE Macaca selai Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sela macaque (Macaca selai) was officially recognized as its own species in 2022. Before that, it was grouped with and studied as the Arunachal macaque (Macaca munzala). Both species inhabit the high-altitude forests of Arunachal Pradesh, India, and share a similar appearance. However, these two species
- [Red-Tailed Monkey, Cercopithecus ascanius](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-tailed-monkey/) - RED-TAILED MONKEY Cercopithecus ascanius Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-tailed monkey is recognized by various names across its five subspecies, including: the black-cheeked white-nosed monkey, the black-nosed red-tailed monkey, the Katanga red-tailed monkey, the Congo Basin red-tailed monkey, and Schmidt’s guenon. They have a wide range, and are found in Angola, western Burundi, along the
- [Black-Fronted Titi, Callicebus nigrifrons](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-fronted-titi/) - BLACK-FRONTED TITI Callicebus nigrifrons Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-fronted titi monkey is native to the Atlantic forest region of Brazil, including the surrounding areas of Cerrado savanna woodlands, living at elevations from near sea level up to about 3,280 feet (1000 m). They typically occupy a home range of around 50 acres (20 hectares).
- [Panamanian Night Monkey, Aotus zonalis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/panamanian-night-monkey/) - PANAMANIAN NIGHT MONKEY Aotus zonalis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Panamanian night monkey (Aotus zonalis), also known as the Chocoan night monkey, is a nocturnal primate species native to Panama and the Chocó region of Colombia, which refers to the area of land located on the Pacific coast and the greater Chocó Biogeographic Region. Locally, they are
- [Spix's Night Monkey, Aotus vociferans](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spixs-night-monkey/) - SPIX'S NIGHT MONKEY Aotus vociferans Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Spix’s night monkey (Aotus vociferans) is also known as the noisy night monkey, Colombian gray night monkey, and Spix’s owl monkey. Like all night monkeys, they live in the Americas. Spix’s night monkeys are found primarily north of the Amazon River in an area that
- [Annamese Langur, Trachypithecus margarita](https://neprimateconservancy.org/annamese-langur/) - ANNAMESE LANGUR Trachypithecus margarita Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Annamese langur, also known as the Elliot’s silvery langur, is found in eastern Cambodia within the provinces of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri, southern Laos, and south-central Vietnam. They are the most scarce monkey species in Laos, while their largest populations are found in Cambodia.Within their range, they
- [Sooty Mangabey, Cercocebus atys](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sooty-mangabey/) - SOOTY MANGABEY Cercocebus atys Geographic Distribution and Habitat The sooty mangabey (Cercocebus atys), also called the spectacled mangabey (an alias sanctioned by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, replacing previous nicknames of white-crowned and white-collared), is native to West Africa. The geographic range includes the coastal countries of Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and
- [West African Potto, Perodicticus potto](https://neprimateconservancy.org/west-african-potto/) - WEST AFRICAN POTTO Perodicticus potto Geographic Distribution and Habitat The West African potto, also known as Bosman’s potto after Willem Bosman, who described the species in 1704, is native to a wide geographic range throughout West Africa. This extends from the country of Guinea west to Nigeria, with another geographically separate population in eastern Senegal.
- [Cao-Vit Gibbon, Nomascus nasutus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/cao-vit-gibbon/) - CAO-VIT GIBBON Nomascus nasutus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The cao-vit gibbon (Nomascus nasutus) is a small ape native to Southeast Asia. Also called the cao-vit black crested gibbon or the eastern black crested gibbon, they are found in just one forest along the Vietnam–China border. Their habitat spans about 31 square miles (82 square kilometers)
- [Indochinese Silvered Langur, Trachypithecus germaini](https://neprimateconservancy.org/indochinese-silvered-langur/) - INDOCHINESE SILVERED LANGUR Trachypithecus germaini Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Indochinese silvered langur, also known as Germain’s silver langur or the Indochinese leaf monkey, is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Vietnam’s population has drastically declined, and in the past 50 years, there have been very few sightings. The species
- [Schneider's Marmoset, Mico schneideri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/schneiders-marmoset/) - SCHNEIDER'S MARMOSET Mico schneideri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Schneider’s marmoset is endemic to Mato Grosso State in Brazil. This monkeys’ habitat is in the ‘arc of deforestation’ which is a section of land that spans over 193,000 miles (500 km2), and is experiencing the highest rates of deforestation in the Amazon. Their range is
- [Selangor Silvery Langur, Trachypithecus selangorensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/selangor-silvery-langur/) - Selangor Silvery Langur Trachypithecus selangorensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Selangor silvery langur is found along a strip on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This strip includes portions of the states of Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Melaka, Perak, and Kedah, and even the capital city of Kuala Lumpur! Within this range, they are found
- [Bolivian Gray Titi, Plecturocebus donacophilus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bolivian-gray-titi/) - BOLIVIAN GRAY TITI Plecturocebus donacophilus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bolivian gray titi (Plecturocebus donacophilus), also known as the white-eared titi, is endemic to northeast Bolivia and western Brazil. This species’ geographic distribution is bordered by the Maniqui River to the west and the forests around the city of Santa Cruz to the south. The Bolivian
- [Lion-Tailed Macaque, Macaca silenus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lion-tailed-macaque/) - LION-TAILED MACAQUE Macaca silenus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus), also known as the wanderoo, is endemic to southwest India’s Western Ghats mountain range and occupies elevations ranging between 328 feet (100 m) and 4,265 feet (1,300 m). This species’ geographic distribution is bordered by the Kalakkad hills to the South and
- [Bornean Gibbon, Hylobates muelleri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bornean-gibbon/) - BORNEAN GIBBON Hylobates muelleri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bornean gibbon (Hylobates muelleri), also referred to as Müller’s Bornean gibbon, is endemic to the beautiful island of Borneo, located in the Malay Archipelago. Situated southeast of the Malay Peninsula, west of Sulawesi, and east of Sumatra, Borneo’s territory is divided between three Asian countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, and is
- [Kipunji, Rungwecebus kipunji](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kipunji/) - KIPUNJI Rungwecebus kipunji Geographic Distribution and Habitat Kipunjis are monkeys found only in Tanzania, living in two distinct populations separated by roughly 217.5 miles (350 km) of largely unforested land. One small population lives in the Ndundulu Forest in the Udzungwa Mountains of south-central Tanzania. The larger population, with 90% of all kipunjis, inhabits the
- [Kipunjis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kipunjis/) - The kipunji has a new genus, Rungwecebus, which is the first new monkey genus to be named since 1923!
- [Black-Crested Sumatran Langur, Presbytis melalophos](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-crested-sumatran-langur/) - BLACK-CRESTED SUMATRAN LANGUR Presbytis melalophos Geographic Distribution and Habitat Also known as the mitered surili or yellow-handed mitered langur, the black-crested Sumatran langur is endemic to (meaning only found in) southwestern Sumatra, south of the Wampu and Simpang Kiri Rivers, and on the island of Pini in the Batu Archipelago off the west coast of
- [Lowe's Monkey, Cercopithecus lowei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lowes-monkey/) - LOWE'S MONKEY Cercopithecus lowei Geographic Distribution and Habitat Lowe’s monkeys (Cercopithecus lowei), also called Lowe’s mona monkeys or Lowe’s guenons, inhabit the eastern portion of West Africa’s Upper Guinean Forest, particularly southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Historical accounts suggest their range once extended into Togo and Benin, though modern surveys indicate they
- [Ashy Red Colobus, Piliocolobus tephrosceles](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ashy-red-colobus/) - ASHY RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus tephrosceles Geographic Distribution and Habitat The ashy red colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles), also known as the Ugandan red colobus, lives in small, separate areas of western Uganda and western Tanzania. Fragmented populations live in Biharamulo Forest Reserve near Lake Victoria; Gombe National Park; Mahale Mountains National Park; and parts of Ufipa Plateau—all
- [Geoffroy's Tamarin, Ateles geoffroyi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/geoffroys-tamarin/) - GEOFFROY'S TAMARIN Oedipomidas geoffroyi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Geoffroy’s tamarin, also known as the Panamanian red-crested or rufous-naped tamarin, is a small monkey found between central and eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia. These Latin American primates live in both dry and wet climates, spanning across their geographical range. Their easternmost boundary is the Las Orquídeas National Park, while the westernmost boundary
- [Eastern Pygmy Marmoset, Cebuella niveiventris](https://neprimateconservancy.org/eastern-pygmy-marmoset/) - EASTERN PYGMY MARMOSET Cebuella niveiventris Geographic Distribution and Habitat The eastern pygmy marmoset, also known as the white-bellied pygmy marmoset, is found in the northwestern Brazilian states of Amazonas and Acre, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia. Within their range, they inhabit gallery forests (those formed along riverbanks that flow into otherwise open areas, such as deserts
- [Tonkean Macaque, Macaca tonkeana](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tonkean-macaque/) - TONKEAN MACAQUE Macaca tonkeana Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tonkean macaque, also known as the Tonkean black macaque, is native to central Sulawesi and the nearby Togian Islands in Indonesia. They are found in tropical rainforests of various forest types, including: montane, or mountainous; lowland; riparian, or situated along a river; primary, unaffected by human-caused
- [Siau Island Tarsier, Tarsius tumpara](https://neprimateconservancy.org/siau-island-tarsier/) - SIAU ISLAND TARSIER Tarsius tumpara Geographic Distribution and Habitat The tiny volcanic island of Siau, in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, is home to a tiny, enigmatic primate. Siau Island tarsiers (Tarsius tumpara) are found nowhere else in the world. Making their home on the tiny island of Siau Island, some scientists speculate that these Critically
- [Spectral tarsier, Tarsius tarsier](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spectral-tarsier/) - SPECTRAL TARSIER Tarsius tarsier Geographic Distribution and Habitat The spectral tarsier lives in Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are endemic to the island, meaning that it is the only place in the world where this species occurs naturally. They can be found across the island in primary and secondary forests, and some agricultural outcrops. Non-forest habitats that
- [Golden-Mantle Saddleback Tamarin, Leontocebus tripartitus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-mantle-saddleback-tamarin/) - GOLDEN-MANTLE SADDLEBACK TAMARIN Leontocebus tripartitus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-mantle saddleback tamarin, also known as the golden-mantled tamarin, is found in eastern Ecuador and northeastern Peru, with its range extending between the Curaray and Napo Rivers. They are also known to be found in lowland areas east of the Andes in both countries. These
- [Tantalus Monkey, Chlorocebus tantalus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tantalus-monkey/) - TANTALUS MONKEY Chlorocebus tantalus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The tantalus monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus) is an Afro-Eurasian monkey found in the sub-Saharan West Africa. Their range is really impressive as it extends from the Volta River in Ghana to the White Nile in Sudan. They are present in several countries in this area, including Mali, Burkina
- [Mountain Gorilla, Gorilla beringei beringei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mountain-gorilla/) - MOUNTAIN GORILLA Gorilla beringei beringei Geographic Distribution and Habitat Mountain gorillas are endemic to a small region in Central Africa, known as the Virunga Massif, which spans the countries of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The entire population of these large apes is restricted to a range of about 300 square
- [Kenya Coast Galago, Paragalago cocos](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kenya-coast-galago/) - KENYA COAST GALAGO Paragalago cocos Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Kenya coast galago (Paragalago cocos), also known as the Diani dwarf galago or bushbaby, is native to the coasts of Kenya and northern Tanzania, and possibly the southern coast of Somalia. They have been recorded at elevations up to 1,150 feet (350 m) above sea
- [Black-Tufted Marmoset, Callithrix penicillata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-tufted-marmoset/) - BLACK-TUFTED MARAMOSET Callithrix penicillata Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-tufted marmoset, or black-pencilled marmoset, is commonly found in a range of habitats, from the Cerrado of east central Brazil, recognized as the world’s most biodiverse savanna, to the tropical Atlantic Forest along the Brazilian coast, the second most biodiverse rainforest following the Amazon, and the
- [Northern Gray Gibbon, Hylobates funereus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-gray-gibbon/) - NORTHERN GRAY GIBBON Hylobates funereus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The northern gray gibbon, also known as the eastern gray gibbon or the North Bornean gray gibbon, is endemic to Borneo—the third largest island in the world and shared by three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. This species lives in select areas of Sabah and Sarawak
- [Southern Muriqui, Brachyteles arachnoides](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-muriqui/) - Southern muriquis (Brachyteles arachnoides), or southern woolly spider monkeys, are endemic to the country of Brazil.
- [Sunda Slow Loris, Nycticebus coucang](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sunda-slow-loris/) - SUNDA SLOW LORIS Nycticebus coucang Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sunda slow loris (Nycticebus coucang), also known as the greater slow loris, is found in Malaysia, in the peninsula and the island of Pulau Tioman, where it inhabits tropical rainforests, timber forests, isolated forest patches near plantations, swamp forests, and some logged primary forests. Sunda
- [Pileated Gibbon, Hylobates pileatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pileated-gibbon/) - PILEATED GIBBON Hylobates pileatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The pileated gibbon (Hylobates pileatus), also known as the capped or crowned gibbon, is a native of the southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Cambodia, and (a small portion of) Laos. They live in lush seasonal evergreen and mixed deciduous-evergreen forests, up to elevations of about 4,900 feet
- [East African Potto, Perodicticus ibeanus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/east-african-potto/) - EAST AFRICAN POTTO Perodicticus ibeanus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The East African potto (Perodicticus ibeanus), also known more simply as the eastern potto, occupies an extensive range at the very center of the African continent. Though the largest portion of its range falls within the Democratic Republic of Congo, it also juts into several neighboring
- [Monk Saki, Pithecia monachus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/monk-saki/) - MONK SAKI Pithecia monachus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Monk sakis, sometimes called Geoffroy’s monk sakis, are endemic to Brazil and Peru, with some reported sightings in Columbia and Ecuador. They are mainly found in the mature rainforest near the Jurua and Japura-Caquerta rivers in Brazil to the Andes Mountains in Peru. They prefer to use the high, dense forest canopy but travel to the
- [Dryas Monkey, Cercopithecus dryas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/dryas-monkey/) - The Dryas monkey, also known as Salonga monkey, ekele, inoko, the Dryad monkey, Dryas guenon, and Salonga guenon, is one of the least known monkeys in Africa.
- [Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon, Hoolock tianxing](https://neprimateconservancy.org/skywalker-hoolock-gibbon/) - SKYWALKER HOOLOCK GIBBON Hoolock tianxing Geographic Distribution and Habitat Skywalker hoolock gibbons (Hoolock tianxing), also known by their less galactic (and definitely less Hollywood blockbuster-inspired) name of Gaoligong hoolock gibbons, are lesser apes native to the countries of China and Myanmar. In China, these primates are found in western Yunnan Province in the Nujiang River
- [White-Naped Mangabey, Cercocebus lunulatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-naped-mangabey/) - WHITE-NAPED MANGABEY Cercocebus lunulatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The white-naped mangabey (Cercocebus lunulatus), also known as the white-collared or white-crowned mangabey, is native to the West African countries of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, and possibly a small area in Burkina Faso. White-naped mangabeys were first discovered in Burkina Faso in 2006, and by 2014, they
- [Southern Pygmy Loris, Xanthonycticebus pygmaeus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-pygmy-loris/) - SOUTHERN PYGMY LORIS Xanthonycticebus pygmaeus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The southern pygmy loris, also called the pygmy slow loris or the lesser slow loris, is a small-bodied prosimian found in mainland Southeast Asia east of the Mekong River in Eastern Cambodia, in Vietnam as far north as far north as the Hai Van Pass in
- [Francois's Langur, Trachypithecus francoisi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/francois-langur/) - Francois’s langurs (Trachypithecus francoisi​) live in the forests in the landscape of northern Vietnam and southern China.
- [King Colobus, Colobus polykomos](https://neprimateconservancy.org/king-colobus/) - KING COLOBUS Colobus polykomos Geographic Distribution and Habitat The king colobus (Colobus polykomos), commonly referred to as the western black-and-white colobus or the ursine black-and-white colobus, is a primate species indigenous to West Africa, specifically Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Liberia. Despite significant habitat destruction by humans, king colobuses are known to inhabit
- [Pygmy Tarsier, Tarsius pumilus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pygmy-tarsier/) - PYGMY TARSIER Tarsius pumilus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Indonesian island of Sulawesi is home to the pygmy tarsier (Tarsius pumilus), also known as the mountain tarsier, the lesser spectral tarsier, or the Sulawesi Mountain tarsier. Having eluded detection by scientists for about 80 years, pygmy tarsiers were thought to have gone extinct sometime during the
- [Malbrouck, Chlorocebus cynosuros](https://neprimateconservancy.org/malbrouck/) - MALBROUCK Chlorocebus cynosuros Geographic Distribution and Habitat Native to central and southern Africa, malbrouck monkeys (Chlorocebus cynosuros) are medium-sized primates that inhabit a wide range of wooded and open environments. Malbroucks carry many common names, including African green monkey and savanna monkey, though they are often misidentified as “vervets” or “grivets”—terms that technically refer to
- [Silvery Marmoset, Mico argentatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/silvery-marmoset/) - SILVERY MARMOSET Mico argentatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Silvery marmosets inhabit lowland forests (under 650 feet or 200 meters above sea level) in the Amazon Basin. The Amazon River bounds their distribution to the north, the Tapajos River to the west, and the Toncantins River to the east. Human infrastructure and agriculture have further fragmented the marmosets’
- [Red-Eared Guenon, Cercopithecus erythrotis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-eared-guenon/) - RED-EARED GUENON Cercopithecus erythrotis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Red-eared guenons are Afro-Eurasian monkeys that live in a relatively small range along the Gulf of Guinea. On the mainland, their habitat spans from the Cross River in southeast Nigeria to the Sanaga River in northwest Cameroon. They also live on Bioko Island, which is part of
- [Cross River Gorilla, Gorilla gorilla diehli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/cross-river-gorilla/) - CROSS RIVER GORILLA Gorilla gorilla diehli Geographic Distribution and Habitat Cross River gorillas were originally discovered in 1904. In the decades that followed, scientists believed these giant creatures had been hunted to extinction—until their “rediscovery” in the 1980s. Scientists have since identified 11 family groups (or “troops”) living at eight sites with overlapping home ranges
- [Brown Greater Galago, Otolemur crassicaudatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-greater-galago/) - BROWN GREATER GALAGO Otolemur crassicaudatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The brown greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as the thick-tailed greater galago, greater bushbaby, greater galago, large-eared greater galago, or thick-tailed bushbaby, is a prosimian species from southeastern Africa. They range widely across a large number of countries, such as Angola, Burundi, Congo, the Democratic Republic
- [Oustalet’s red colobus, Piliocolobus oustaleti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/oustalets-red-colobus/) - OUSTALET'S RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus oustaleti Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Oustalet’s red colobus, also known scientifically as Piliocolobus oustaleti, is a monkey present in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, the southwest regions of the Central African Republic, as well as in small numbers in South Sudan. The borders of their habitat
- [Raffles' Banded Langur, Presbytis femoralis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/raffles-banded-langur/) - RAFFLES’ BANDED LANGUR Presbytis femoralis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Raffles’ banded langur is native to the southern tip of Malaysia and the island nation of Singapore. Their distribution and habitat are limited to small pockets of forests. In Singapore, they are mostly found in the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves. While in
- [Arunachal Macaque, Macaca munzala](https://neprimateconservancy.org/arunachal-macaque/) - ARUNACHAL MACAQUE Macaca munzala Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Arunachal macaque, scientifically known as Macaca munzala, is a recently described macaque species (2005) located in the westernmost region of Arunachal Pradesh, a state in Northeast India. Arunachal Pradesh sits at the foot of the Himalayas and is considered a biodiversity hotspot, boasting an extensive number
- [Central African Potto, Perodicticus edwardsi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/central-african-potto/) - CENTRAL AFRICAN POTTO Perodicticus edwardsi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Central African potto (Perodicticus edwardsi), also called the Milne-Edwards’s potto, is a primitive primate species, known as a prosimian, belonging to the suborder Strepsirrhini and to the family Lorisidae. It is native to Central Africa, hence its name. The wide geographic distribution for this prosimian
- [Black-Handed Tamarin, Saguinus niger](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-handed-tamarin/) - Black-handed tamarins (Sanguinus niger), or Western black-handed tamarins or black tamarins, are neotropical primates that live primarily in Pará, Brazil.
- [Purple-Faced Langur, Semnopithecus vetulus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/purple-faced-langur/) - Purple-faced langurs (Semnopithecus vetulus), also known as purple-faced leaf monkeys, are endemic to Sri Lanka.
- [Meet Adam McLain](https://neprimateconservancy.org/meet-adam-mclain/) - Primate Conservation Limelight Adam McLain Dr. Adam McLain is an Associate Professor of Biology at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Louisiana State University and an M.A. in Anthropology with a focus on primate genetics. Dr. McLain’s research primarily centers on evolutionary biology and applied population
- [Groves' Dwarf Lemur, Cheirogaleus grovesi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/groves-dwarf-lemur/) - GROVES' DWARF LEMUR Cheirogaleus grovesi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Groves’ dwarf lemur, like all lemurs, is found exclusively on the island of Madagascar—a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot off Africa’s southeastern coast. So far, it has only been documented in four locations, all within the mountain rainforests of Ranomafana and Andringitra National Parks in southeastern
- [Juruá Red Howler Monkey, Alouatta juara](https://neprimateconservancy.org/jurua-red-howler-monkey/) - JURUÁ RED HOWLER Alouatta juara Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Juruá red howler (Alouatta juara), also known as Juruá red howler monkey, or Juruá red howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey that inhabits various regions of Brazil, with a habitat that extends from the states of Acre and Amazonas to the south of
- [Andean White-fronted Capuchin, Cebus yuracus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/andean-white-fronted-capuchin/) - ANDEAN WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN Cebus yuracus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Andean white-fronted capuchins are endemic to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Their territory spans from the lowland terra firma and seasonally flooded forests of the Upper Amazon Basin to the eastern montane forests. Populations of Andean white-fronted capuchins can be found in several protected areas such as
- [Peleng Tarsier, Tarsius pelengensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/peleng-tarsier/) - PELENG TARSIER Tarsius pelengensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Peleng tarsiers are found only in Indonesia, specifically on Peleng and Banggai Islands, part of the Banggai Archipelago off the coast of Central Sulawesi. These primates are adapted to living in mangrove forests, which grow along flooded coastlines and in lowland forests. They have also been seen
- [Venezuelan Brown Capuchin, Cebus brunneus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/venezuelan-brown-capuchin/) - VENEZUELAN BROWN CAPUCHIN Cebus brunneus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Venezuelan brown capuchin, also known as the brown weeper capuchin, is endemic to the northern parts of Venezuela. Specifically, it occurs from the west at the San Luis, Aroa, and Churuguara Mountain Ranges, along north-central Venezuela (Bachiller Mountain Range, Barlovento Plains, and Clarines Heights), and to
- [Black-Faced Black Spider Monkey, Ateles chamek](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-faced-black-spider-monkey/) - BLACK-FACED BLACK SPIDER MONKEY Ateles chamek Geographic Distribution and Habitat Also known as the Peruvian black spider monkey, black spider monkey, or chamek spider monkey, (but not to be confused with the Guiana spider monkey, which is also sometimes referred to as the black spider monkey) the black-faced black spider monkey’s range crosses the Ucayali
- [Buffy Saki, Pithecia albicans](https://neprimateconservancy.org/buffy-saki/) - BUFFY SAKI Pithecia albicans Geographic Distribution and Habitat Buffy sakis are only found in Brazil, and their distribution is mainly along the banks of the Rio Solimões in the Amazon Rainforest. They reside in various forest types, from the drier terra firma sections to partially flooded riverine and swamp forests. However, because they live in such
- [Philippine Tarsier, Carlito syrichta](https://neprimateconservancy.org/philippine-tarsier/) - The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is native to the southeastern Philippines. They all now live in the lush islands of Southeast Asia.
- [Black-Horned Capuchin, Sapajus nigritus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-horned-capuchin/) - BLACK-HORNED CAPUCHIN Sapajus nigritus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-horned capuchin (Sapajus nigritus), also known as the black capuchin, is native to the South American countries of Argentina and Brazil. This small American monkey is at home in the lowland and montane tropical Atlantic Forest biome, at elevations between 980 and 3,280 feet (300–1000 m)
- [Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur, Cheirogaleus medius](https://neprimateconservancy.org/fat-tailed-dwarf-lemur/) - FAT-TAILED DWARF LEMUR Cheirogaleus medius Geographic Distribution and Habitat The western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, like all lemurs, is found exclusively on the island of Madagascar, a renowned biodiversity hotspot off the southeastern coast of Africa. This species is restricted to the island’s western region, inhabiting a patchy range of dry deciduous forests stretching from Tsingy
- [Milne-Edwards' Sifaka, Propithecus edwardsi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/milne-edwards-sifaka/) - MILNE-EDWARDS'S SIFAKA Propithecus edwardsi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Milne-Edwards’s sifaka, also known as the Milne-Edwards’s simpona or Edwards’s sifaka, is a large lemur species found only on the island of Madagascar. Historically, they occupied a large corridor of southeastern rainforest, spanning the Mangoro and Onive rivers in the north all the way down to
- [Northern White-Cheeked Gibbon, Nomascus leucogenys](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-white-cheeked-gibbon/) - NORTHERN WHITE-CHEEKED GIBBON Nomascus leucogenys Geographic Distribution and Habitat The northern white-cheeked gibbon is found only in the forests of northwestern Vietnam and northern Laos in regions that are relatively inaccessible to humans. The populations in Vietnam are small and isolated, while Laos has larger populations of these gibbons as a result of taboos against
- [Toque Macaque, Macaca sinica](https://neprimateconservancy.org/toque-macaque/) - TOQUE MACAQUE Macaca sinica Geographic Distribution and Habitat The toque macaque, known scientifically as macaca sinica, is a monkey endemic to Sri Lanka. The species is present in all altitudes up to 6,889 feet (2,100m) and primarily inhabits forest ecosystems. Distribution depends on subspecies with the dry zone toque macaque, also known as the common toque
- [Black Lemur, Eulemur macaco](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-lemur/) - BLACK LEMUR Eulemur macaco Geographic Distribution and Habitat Like all lemur species, the black lemur (Eulemur macaco) is found nowhere else in the world but on the island of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa. Formed when it separated from the African and Indian continents millions of years ago, Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest
- [Black-Crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri oerstedii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-crowned-central-american-squirrel-monkey/) - BLACK-CROWNED CENTRAL AMERICAN SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri oerstedii Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black-crowned Central American squirrel monkeys are native to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and inland Panama. Their territory is large but heavily fragmented. It starts at the Río Tulín in the north Herradura and Dota mountains, stretches along the coast of the Golfo
- [Moustached Tamarin, Saguinus mystax](https://neprimateconservancy.org/moustached-tamarin/) - MOUSTACHED TAMARIN Saguinus mystax Geographic Distribution and Habitat The moustached tamarin (Saguinus mystax), also known as the Spix’s moustached tamarin, is a primate species native to South America’s Brazil and Peru, specifically between the western regions of Brazil and eastern areas of Peru. Notably, the geographic range of the moustached tamarin is defined by the size of the
- [Muna-Buton Macaque, Macaca brunnescens](https://neprimateconservancy.org/muna-buton-macaque/) - MUNA-BUTON MACAQUE Macaca brunnescens Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Muna-Buton macaque (Macaca brunnescens), also referred to as the Muna-butung macaque or the Buton macaque, is found in the Indonesian islands of Buton and Muna. Located southeast of the Sulawesi peninsula, these islands are made of sandy beaches, rolling limestone cliffs, and dense forests—a truly breathtaking
- [Agile Mangabey, Cercocebus agilis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/agile-mangabey/) - AGILE MANGABEY Cercocebus agilis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The agile mangabey (Cercocebus agilis) is a primate species native to several countries on the African continent: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Gabon. Although they have different geographical boundaries in each direction, agile mangabeys can be found
- [Common Marmoset, Callithrix jacchus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/common-marmoset/) - COMMON MARMOSET Callithrix jacchus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus), also known as white-tufted ear marmosets, are native to the northeastern region of Brazil. Due to the ongoing destruction of their original habitat in the Atlantic coastal forest, common marmosets live in a range of climates and ecosystems, spreading inland through the dry
- [Formosan Rock Macaque, Macaca cyclopis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/formosan-rock-macaque/) - FORMOSAN ROCK MACAQUE Macaca cyclopis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Formosan rock macaques, also known as Taiwan or Taiwanese macaques, are endemic to the island of Taiwan in eastern Asia. The first descriptions of this species from the 19th century reported a wider distribution than today. Once upon a time, these macaques were found along the
- [Crowned Sifaka, Propithecus coronatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/crowned-sifaka/) - CROWNED SIFAKA Propithecus coronatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Crowned sifakas are endemic to (meaning only found in) western and western-central Madagascar. Their habitat is severely fragmented; a word which in conservation biology means what was once an extensive forest is now broken into small fragments with little to no connection between them, resulting in the
- [Indochinese Gray Langur, Trachypithecus crepusculus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/indochinese-gray-langur/) - INDOCHINESE GRAY LANGUR Trachypithecus crepusculus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Indochinese gray langur (Trachypithecus crepusculus) is a species of lutung found throughout mainland southeast Asia, the region formerly known as Indochina. Home countries include China, where the species occurs east of the Salween River extending to its western limit south of the autonomous prefecture of
- [Black-and-Gold Howler, Alouatta caraya](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-and-gold-howler/) - BLACK-AND-GOLD HOWLER Alouatta caraya Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black-and-gold howler monkeys, also known as black howler monkeys, are native to central South America. More specifically, their range includes eastern Bolivia, southern and central-western Brazil, eastern Paraguay, northern and northeastern Argentina, and northwestern Uruguay (though their occurrence in Uruguay has minimal research). Some of the most
- [Lucifer Titi, Cheracebus lucifer](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lucifer-titi/) - Lucifer titis, or yellow-handed titis and widow monkeys, are native to South America and are found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
- [Western Pygmy Marmoset, Cebuella pygmaea](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-pygmy-marmoset/) - WESTERN PYGMY MARMOSET Cebuella pygmaea Geographic Distribution and Habitat Pygmy marmosets are widely distributed throughout the Amazon forest, spanning from Rio Caquetá in Colombia, Rio Madeira in Brazil, to Río Mayo and the Río Huallaga in Peru. They can reliably be found in extensive rainforests along the tributaries of the Amazon River and are capable
- [Golden-Bellied Mangabey, Cercocebus chrysogaster](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-bellied-mangabey/) - GOLDEN-BELLIED MANGABEY Cercocebus chrysogaster Geographic Distribution and Habitat Only found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, golden-bellied mangabeys are found south of the Congo River in two separate population blocks that do not seem to have any connection to each other. Because both blocks are severely fragmented, it’s unknown how much of these ranges golden-bellied
- [Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin, Cebus malitiosus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/santa-marta-white-fronted-capuchin/) - SANTA MARTA WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN Cebus malitiosus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin is found in dry tropical forests, tropical lowland forests, and montane (mountainous) and submontane forests near the northwest base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia. TAXONOMIC NOTES The Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin was formerly considered to
- [Meet Kurnia Ilham](https://neprimateconservancy.org/meet-kurnia-ilham/) - Primate Conservation Limelight Kurnia Ilham In this interview, NEPC’s Zachary Lussier sat down with Kurnia Ilham, an Indonesian conservationist whose work spans animal behavior, human-wildlife conflict, and community-based conservation. Since 2021, Ilham has been a driving force behind the Long-Tailed Macaque Project, overseeing initiatives in Indonesia both on the mainland and Simeulue Island while pursuing
- [Northern Plains Gray Langur, Semnopithecus entellus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-plains-gray-langur/) - NORTHERN PLAINS GRAY LANGUR Semnopithecus entellus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The northern plains gray langur, also known as the Hanuman langur or Bengal gray langur, and scientifically as Semnopithecus entellus, can be found in a wide distribution across Eastern India. Their habitats are located North of the river Godavari and in areas south of the
- [Red-Handed Tamarin, Saguinus midas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-handed-tamarin/) - Also known as golden-handed tamarins, Midas tamarins, and yellow-handed tamarins, red-handed tamarins are found in a large area of northeastern South America.
- [Gelada, Theropithecus gelada](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gelada/) - GELADA Theropithecus gelada Geographic Distribution and Habitat Geladas are endemic to Ethiopia, meaning they are found here and nowhere else. It’s in this astounding, unique geography, shaped by millions of years of volcanic and tectonic temper, that geladas have made their last stand. Long ago, they, and other species from their genus, once roamed widely throughout
- [Laotian Langur, Trachypithecus laotum](https://neprimateconservancy.org/laotian-langur/) - LAOTIAN LANGUR Trachypithecus laotum Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Laotian langur, also called the Lao langur or Lao leaf monkey, is endemic to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). They are found in the Bolikhamxai and Khammouan provinces, in rugged terrain and dry rainforests. They live in several protected areas, including the Nam Kading
- [Gorontalo Macaque, Macaca nigrescens](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gorontalo-macaque/) - The Gorontalo macaque (Macaca nigrescens), or Dumoga-bone or Temminck’s macaque, is one of seven macaque species endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
- [Diana Monkey, Cercopithecus diana](https://neprimateconservancy.org/diana-monkey/) - DIANA MONKEY Cercopithecus diana Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Diana monkey, also known as the Diana guenon, is found primarily in the forest regions of Upper Guinea in West Africa. Specifically, the species ranges from coastal southeastern Guinea to Sierra Leone, Liberia, and southern Côte d’Ivoire west of the Sassandra River.The Diana monkey lives in
- [Golden Bamboo Lemur, Hapalemur aureus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-bamboo-lemur/) - GOLDEN BAMBOO LEMUR Hapalemur aureus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Golden bamboo lemurs, called bokombolomena in Malagasy, reside in the rainforests of southeastern Madagascar, between lowland forests around 1,970 feet (600 meters) above sea level to montane forests (high-altitude rainforests along mountains and plateaus with high levels of rainfall) that are around 4,590 feet (1,400 meters) above
- [Neblina Uakari, Cacajao hosomi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/neblina-uakari/) - NEBLINA UAKARI Cacajao hosomi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Neblina uakaris (pronounced “wakari”), also known as black-faced uakaris or black-headed uakaris, live in the rainforests of Brazil and Venezuela. Their distribution is limited by the Amazon River’s large tributaries that cut through both countries. In Brazil, Neblina uakaris are boxed in by the Rio Negro in
- [Bouvier's Red Colobus, Piliocolobus bouvieri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bouviers-red-colobus/) - BOUVIER'S RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus bouvieri Geographic Distribution and Habitat Bouvier’s red colobus monkeys are endemic to the forests along the Congo River, spanning the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. The species was considered extinct because no one had seen one in decades, since the 1970s. In 2015, some intrepid
- [Dian's Tarsier, Tarsius dentatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/dians-tarsier/) - DIAN'S TARSIER Tarsius dentatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Dian’s tarsier is found only in central and eastern Sulawesi, an Indonesian island east of Borneo. The region is recognized as an important biodiversity hotspot. The northern boundary of their range is the Isthmus of Palu, although their southern boundary is unclear beyond Lore Lindu National
- [Sibree's dwarf lemur, Cheirogaleus sibreei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sibrees-dwarf-lemur/) - SIBREE'S DWARF LEMUR Cheirogaleus sibreei Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sibree’s dwarf lemur is a rare and elusive species of dwarf lemur that was believed to be extinct until its rediscovery in the wild in 2010. Like all lemurs, it is found only on the island of Madagascar, a renowned biodiversity hotspot off the southeastern
- [Azara's Capuchin, Sapajus cay](https://neprimateconservancy.org/azaras-capuchin/) - AZARA'S CAPUCHIN Sapajus cay Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Azara’s capuchin, also known as the hooded capuchin or yellow bearded capuchin, is found in eastern Paraguay, southeastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil. Their habitat consists of humid, subtropical, semi-deciduous gallery forests (those formed along
- [Natuna Island Surili, Presbytis natunae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/natuna-island-surili/) - NATUNA ISLAND SURILI Presbytis natunae Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Natuna Island surili, or Natuna leaf monkey, lives on the Bunguran Island of the Natuna archipelago, some 140 miles (225 km) north of Borneo in South East Asia. The whole island is about 656 square miles (1,700 square km), which is about half the size
- [Northern Needle-Clawed Galago, Euoticus pallidus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-needle-clawed-galago/) - NORTHERN NEEDLE-CLAWED GALAGO Euoticus pallidus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Northern needle-clawed galagos are found in the lowland and mountainous forests of Nigeria, Cameron, and Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea). These galago populations are found in clusters that are likely related to the distribution of their preferred food source, gum-producing trees. They prefer high canopies of primary
- [Angolan Colobus, Colobus angolensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/angolan-colobus/) - ANGOLAN COLOBUS Colobus angolensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Angolan colobus, also called the Angolan black-and-white colobus, primarily inhabits the lush canopy of African forests, which complements their remarkable agility and tree-climbing skills. These strikingly beautiful primates can be found throughout central Africa, with a range that extends from Gabon and Cameroon in the west
- [Red-Mantle Saddle-Back Tamarin, Leontocebus lagonotus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-mantle-saddle-back-tamarin/) - RED-MANTLE SADDLE-BACK TAMARIN Leontocebus lagonotus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-mantle saddle-back tamarin is found in the countries of Ecuador and Peru, between the Napo and Curary Rivers in the north, the Marañón River in the south, and the well-known Amazon River in the east. Within this range, they inhabit the mid-story and understory of Amazonian
- [Common Woolly Monkey, Lagothrix lagothricha](https://neprimateconservancy.org/common-woolly-monkey/) - COMMON WOOLLY MONKEY Lagothrix lagothricha Geographic Distribution and Habitat Occupying the lush forests of the Amazon lowlands in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and possibly parts of Venezuela, the common woolly monkey (Lagothrix lagothricha), also known as Humboldt’s woolly monkey, is a large, charismatic New World primate. They inhabit several different types of forests, including tropical
- [Guianan Weeper Capuchin, Cebus olivaceus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guianan-weeper-capuchin/) - Guianan weeper capuchins (Cebus olivaceus) are native to South America, ranging from the Venezuelan Amazon Basin to the Essequibo River in Guyana.
- [Campbell's Mona Monkey, Cercopithecus campbelli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/campbells-mona-monkey/) - Native to numerous countries along the western coast of Africa, Campbell’s mona monkeys (Cercopithecus campbelli) are right at home in a variety of habitats.
- [Moore's Woolly Lemur, Avahi mooreorum](https://neprimateconservancy.org/moores-woolly-lemur/) - MOORE'S WOOLLY LEMUR Avahi mooreorum Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Moore’s woolly lemur (Avahi mooreorum), also known as the Masoala woolly lemur, is a species of lemur found exclusively in the northeastern regions of Madagascar, in the province of Antsiranana. It is one of nine recognized woolly lemur species, also called avahis or woolly indris.
- [Gabon Talapoin, Miopithecus ogouensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gabon-talapoin/) - The Gabon talapoin (Miopithecus ogouensis) is a species of Old World monkey whose distribution closely follows the Ogooué River in Gabon.
- [Prince Bernhard's titi, Plecturocebus bernhardi ](https://neprimateconservancy.org/prince-bernhards-titi/) - PRINCE BERNHARD'S TITI Plecturocebus bernhardi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Prince Bernhard’s titi monkeys are endemic to Brazil in the states of Amazonas and Rondônia. At the border of Bolivia, the state of Rondônia is located in west-central Brazil to the south and west of Amazonas. Close to the borders of Colombia and Venezuela in the northwest,
- [Weasel Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur mustelinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/weasel-sportive-lemur/) - Weasel sportive lemurs, also called greater sportive lemurs or greater weasel lemurs, are endemic to the primary and secondary rainforests of Eastern Madagascar
- [Javan Fuscous Leaf Monkey, Presbytis fredericae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/javan-fuscous-leaf-monkey/) - JAVAN FUSCOUS LEAF MONKEY Presbytis fredericae Geographic Distribution and Habitat Javan fuscous leaf monkeys are native to Indonesia. As their name indicates, they live on the island of Java, which is surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north. The island is almost completely covered in volcanoes—45 of
- [Dent's Monkey, Cercopithecus denti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/dents-monkey/) - DENT'S MONKEY Cercopithecus denti Geographic Distribution and Habitat Dent’s monkeys (Cercopithecus denti), also called Dent’s mona monkeys, are Afro-Eurasian monkeys native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and possibly Burundi, though populations here have yet to be confirmed. They are bounded to the north by the Uélé River, to the west by
- [Western Hoolock Gibbon, Hoolock hoolock](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-hoolock-gibbon/) - WESTERN HOOLOCK GIBBON Hoolock hoolock Geographic Distribution and Habitat Western hoolock gibbons (Hoolock hoolock), also called white-browed gibbons, reside in the countries of Bangladesh; northeastern India—within the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura—where their distribution is restricted to points south of the Brahmaputra and east of the Dibang (Dingba Qu)
- [Silvery Lutung, Trachypithecus cristatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/silvery-lutung/) - SILVERY LUTUNG Trachypithecus cristatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The silvery lutung, also known as the silvered leaf monkey or the silvered langur, is found in numerous areas of Indonesia, including Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and the Natuna Islands, as well as in parts of the southwestern Malay Peninsula and other nearby islands. Within this range, silvery lutungs
- [Capped Langur, Trachypithecus pileatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/capped-langur/) - CAPPED LANGUR Trachypithecus pileatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) is a monkey species found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. Within these regions, they may inhabit and thrive in several different ecosystems, such as subtropical, broadleaf, deciduous, and bamboo forests. Geographically, the range of capped langurs is characterized by some significant landmarks, including
- [Bonnet Macaque, Macaca radiata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bonnet-macaque/) - BONNET MACAQUE Macaca radiata Geographic Distribution and Habitat Bonnet Macaque monkeys, also known as “zatis,” are native to the southern region of India, particularly found across the peninsular states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. These areas, surrounded by the Indian Ocean on three sides, span from the southern
- [Black Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri vanzolinii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-squirrel-monkey/) - BLACK SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri vanzolinii Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black squirrel monkeys (Saimiri vanzolinii) are small primates endemic to the central Amazon in Brazil. They live in várzea forests, which are lowland floodplain areas along the Amazon River and its tributaries. Várzea forests also experience seasonal flooding that creates wet grasslands and floating meadows.Also known
- [Golden-Backed Uakari, Cacajao melanocephalus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-backed-uakari/) - GOLDEN-BACKED UAKARI Cacajao melanocephalus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-backed uakari, also known as the black-headed uakari, golden-backed black uakari, and Humboldt’s black-headed uakari, is a platyrrhine monkey, meaning it is among the species of monkeys that evolved in Central and South America. Its primary distribution occurs in south Venezuela, northwest Brazil, and southeast Columbia. These
- [Central Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes troglodytes](https://neprimateconservancy.org/central-chimpanzee/) - CENTRAL CHIMPANZEE Pan troglodytes troglodytes Geographic Distribution and Habitat Central chimpanzees are found in the tropical and swamp forests of Central Africa, across Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon (where they have been studied the most). The Sanaga River in Cameroon and the Congo River in
- [Crossley's Dwarf Lemur, Cheirogaleus crossleyi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/crossleys-dwarf-lemur/) - CROSSLEY'S DWARF LEMUR Cheirogaleus crossleyi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Crossley’s dwarf lemurs, also known as furry-eared dwarf lemurs, are named for the distinctive furry ears that set them apart from other dwarf lemur species. Like all lemurs, they live only on the island of Madagascar, a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot off the southeastern coast of
- [Olive Baboon, Papio anubis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/olive-baboon/) - OLIVE BABOON Papio anubis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Found across 25 countries throughout equatorial Africa, the olive baboon (Papio anubis)—also referred to as the savanna monkey or anubis baboon—has the most expansive range of any baboon species. Whether they are perched atop a steep, jagged slope overlooking sunlit grassy plains, or scurrying on all fours
- [Buffy-Tufted-Ear Marmoset, Callithrix aurita](https://neprimateconservancy.org/buffy-tufted-ear-marmoset/) - BUFFY-TUFTED-EAR MARMOSET Callithrix aurita Geographic Distribution and Habitat The buffy-tufted-ear marmoset (Callithrix aurita), also known as the white-eared marmoset, is endemic to south-eastern Brazil—specifically in the montane rain forests (high-altitude rainforests along mountains and plateaus with high levels of rainfall) of Rio de Janeiro, southern Minas Gerais, and north-eastern São Paulo. Though there have been many
- [Maroon Leaf Monkey, Presbytis rubicunda](https://neprimateconservancy.org/maroon-leaf-monkey/) - MAROON LEAF MONKEY Presbytis rubicunda Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda) is an arboreal primate that is found on the island of Borneo, as well as the smaller nearby island, Karimata. Within Borneo, they can be found in Danum Valley living at altitudes of 6,563 feet (2,000 m) or less. Borneo is an
- [Brown-Headed Spider Monkey, Ateles fusciceps](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-headed-spider-monkey/) - BROWN-HEADED SPIDER MONKEY Ateles fusciceps Geographic Distribution and Habitat The brown-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps), also known as the black-headed spider monkey, is native to the Latin American countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. They live in humid tropical and subtropical forests up to an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,500 m) above sea level or
- [Black Colobus, Colobus satanas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-colobus/) - BLACK COLOBUS Colobus satanas Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black colobus (Colobus satanas), also known as the satanic black colobus or black colobus, is an Afro-Eurasian monkey that inhabits small regions of western central Africa. This species can be found in Equatorial Guinea, southwest Cameroon, and central and northwestern Gabon, with smaller populations in the north
- [Trinidad White-fronted Capuchin, Cebus trinitatis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/trinidad-white-fronted-capuchin/) - TRINIDAD WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN Cebus trinitatis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Trinidad white-fronted capuchin is found within two main areas on the island of Trinidad: the protected Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary and Trinity Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. They can also be found in adjacent unprotected areas, such as the Nariva Swamp. They prefer primary forests (those that are undisturbed
- [Shock-Headed Capuchin, Cebus cuscinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/shock-headed-capuchin/) - SHOCK-HEADED CAPUCHIN Cebus cuscinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The shock-headed capuchin (Cebus cuscinus) is native to the South American countries of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru, although their exact range is not well understood. Making their homes in both lowland and montane forests up to an elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m), shock-headed capuchins are well
- [Panamanian White-Throated Capuchin, Cebus imitator](https://neprimateconservancy.org/panamanian-white-throated-capuchin/) - PANAMANIAN WHITE-THROATED CAPUCHIN Cebus imitator Geographic Distribution and Habitat As their name suggests, Panamanian white-throated capuchins, also called Panamanian white-faced capuchins, are native to Central America—from Honduras to Panama. They thrive in the neotropical rainforests of this region, and most of the research on wild populations was conducted in Costa Rica. Neotropical rainforests have varied
- [Ecuadorian White-Fronted Capuchin, Cebus aequatorialis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ecuadorian-white-fronted-capuchin/) - ECUADORIAN WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN Cebus aequatorialis Geographic Distribution and Habitat As the name suggests, the Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin is primarily found in Ecuador. This capuchin monkey is arboreal and is distributed in the tropical and subtropical forested regions of western Ecuador and northern Peru. The population density is about 2–22 monkeys for every 0.38 square miles (1
- [Colombian White-Throated Capuchin, Cebus capucinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/colombian-white-throated-capuchin/) - COLOMBIAN WHITE-THROATED CAPUCHIN Cebus capucinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Colombian white-throated capuchins, also known as white-throated capuchins, white-faced capuchins, white-fronted capuchins, and white-headed capuchins, are native to eastern Panama (east of the Panama Canal watershed), the Pacific coast of Colombia (south of the Panamanian border and west of the Andes and confined to the west
- [Varied White-Fronted Capuchin, Cebus versicolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/varied-white-fronted-capuchin/) - VARIED WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN Cebus versicolor Geographic Distribution and Habitat The varied white-fronted capuchin, also known as the varied capuchin, lives in tropical lowland rainforests, seasonally flooded forests, and palm swamps in the Magdalena River Valley of northern Colombia. This area is also known as the Middle Magdalena River Basin, Middle Magdalena Valley, and Middle Magdalena
- [Northern Yellow-Cheeked Crested Gibbon, Nomascus annamensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/northern-yellow-cheeked-crested-gibbon/) - NORTHERN YELLOW-CHECKED CRESTED GIBBON Nomascus annamensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon, also known as the northern buffed-cheeked gibbon, lives in the tropical rainforests of Laos, Cambodia, and central Vietnam. This species inhabits broadleaf evergreen and semi-evergreen forests at elevations between 330 and 3940 feet (100–1200 m) above sea level. TAXONOMIC NOTES
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- [Gray-Cheeked Mangabey, Lophocebus albigena](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-cheeked-mangabey/) - GRAY-CHEEKED MANGABEY Lophocebus albigena Geographic Distribution and Habitat The gray-cheeked mangabey, also known as the white-cheeked mangabey, can be found in the forests of Central Africa, from Cameroon in the north to Gabon in the south. These large monkeys are almost completely arboreal and rarely come to the ground. They prefer to use the upper
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- [Bolivian Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri boliviensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bolivian-squirrel-monkey/) - BOLIVIAN SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri boliviensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bolivian squirrel monkey (Saimiri boliviensis), also known as the black-capped squirrel monkey, Peruvian squirrel monkey, or black-headed squirrel monkey, is a primate species that occurs in South America’s upper Amazon rainforest. Throughout Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil, Bolivian squirrel monkeys live in secondary forests, floodplain forests, or river edge
- [Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier, Tarsius spectrumgurskyae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gurskys-spectral-tarsier/) - GURSKY'S SPECTRAL TARSIER Tarsius spectrumgurskyae Geographic Distribution and Habitat Gursky’s spectral tarsiers (Tarsius spectrumgurskyae), known locally as wusing, are endemic to the tropical Indonesian island of Sulawesi (also known as Celebes), east of Borneo. The island’s northern peninsula is home to these tiny primates. Except for captive individuals kept by zoos, Gursky’s spectral tarsiers live
- [Azara's Night Monkey, Aotus azarae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/azaras-night-monkey/) - AZARA'S NIGHT MONKEY Aotus azarae Geographic Distribution and Habitat Azara’s night monkeys, also known as the southern night monkey or Azara’s owl monkey, inhabit the Gran Chaco region of South America, characterized by dry forests, savannas, and scrublands. Their range extends across several countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and parts of Brazil, particularly in the
- [Red-Fronted Brown Lemur, Eulemur rufifrons](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-fronted-brown-lemur/) - The red-fronted brown lemur is found in dry, tropical forests in western Madagascar and moist lowland and montane forests in eastern Madagascar
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- [Collins' Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri collinsi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/collins-squirrel-monkey/) - COLLINS’ SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri collinsi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Collins’ squirrel monkeys (Saimiri collinsi) are endemic to eastern Amazonia, south of the Amazon River. They are found in the Amazon and in the transition areas between the Amazon and the Cerrado biome, a wooded grassland, neighboring the Amazon rainforest. They prefer secondary forest habitats situated
- [Cat Ba Langur, Trachypithecus poliocephalus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/cat-ba-langur/) - CAT BA LANGUR Trachypithecus poliocephalus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), also called the Cat Ba hooded black leaf monkey, golden-headed langur, and Tonkin hooded black langur, is endemic to Cat Ba Island off the northeastern coast of Vietnam. A species is “endemic” when it is native to a particular area
- [Southern Mitered Langur, Presbytis mitrata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-mitered-langur/) - SOUTHERN MITERED LANGUR Presbytis mitrata Geographic Distribution and Habitat Southern mitered langurs, also known as mitered langurs or depigmented mitered langurs, are native to Indonesia’s largest island: Sumatra. More specifically, they inhabit the southeastern regions of the island, staying east of the Barisan Range, extending from the Batang Hari River to the upper Musi River
- [Black Sumatran Langur, Presbytis sumatrana](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-sumatran-langur/) - BLACK SUMATRAN LANGUR Presbytis sumatrana Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black Sumatran langur is native to western and north-central Sumatra, an island in western Indonesia. There, they can be found in lowland and hill rainforests, old-growth forests, and secondary forests. Old-growth forests, also known as primary forests, are those that have developed over a long
- [Putty-Nosed Monkey, Cercopithecus nictitans](https://neprimateconservancy.org/putty-nosed-monkey/) - PUTTY-NOSED MONKEY Cercopithecus nictitans Geographic Distribution and Habitat Putty-nosed monkeys, also known as the greater spot-nosed monkey or scientifically as Cercopithecus nictitans, are found in central and western Africa in tropical and dense forests. Their habitats include the countries of Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon,
- [Silvery-brown tamarin, Oedipomidas leucopus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/silvery-brown-tamarin/) - SILVERY-BROWN TAMARIN Oedipomidas leucopus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The silvery-brown tamarin (Oedipomidas leucopus), also known as the silvery-brown bare-faced tamarin or white-footed tamarin, is native to Colombia. This species roams the areas close to the Cauca River and can be found on the western side of the middle Magdalena River, including all the large islands in
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- [Bengal Slow Loris, Nycticebus bengalensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bengal-slow-loris/) - BENGAL SLOW LORIS Nycticebus bengalensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bengal slow loris, also known as the ashy slow loris, Bengal loris, or northern slow loris, is found in southeastern Asia, specifically the countries of Bangladesh, Cambodia (west of the Mekong River), China (southern and western Yunnan Province and possibly southwestern Guangxi Province), northeastern India,
- [Goeldi's Monkey, Callimico goeldii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/goeldis-monkey/) - GOELDI’S MONKEY Callimico goeldii Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Goeldi’s monkey (Callimico goeldii), also known as the Goeldi’s marmoset, the Goeldi’s tamarin, or callimico, is a member of the Callitrichidae family. Endemic to South America, this evasive and shy “mystery monkey” is dispersed throughout the upper Amazonian rainforests in localized, but fragmented groups. Suspected population
- [Primate Pros: Education Standards](https://neprimateconservancy.org/primate-pros-education-standards/) - Education Standards forBecome a Primate Pro...Sort OfVirtual Flashcards Our goal is to provide lessons that are aligned to standards and ready to go for the classroom. We have chosen the grade levels we think best align with the original lesson’s objectives. All our lessons are designed to be accessible by all grade levels, with your
- [Mona Monkey, Cercopithecus mona](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mona-monkey/) - MONA MONKEY Cercopithecus mona Geographic Distribution and Habitat The mona monkey (Cercopithecus mona) is also known as the mona guenon. It is found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa, spanning a range from Ghana to Cameroon. The mona monkey’s range is focused in the Niger River delta, where they are the most common monkey
- [Emilia's Marmoset, Mico emiliae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/emilias-marmoset/) - EMILIA’S MARMOSET Mico emiliae Geographic Distribution and Habitat Emilia’s marmosets, also called Snethlage’s marmosets, are endemic to the Brazilian states of Para and Mato Grosso in the Amazon basin, living near river banks, inland forests, and Atlantic coastal forests. Their home territory is about 24 to 98 acres (10 to 40 hectares). They can live near
- [Thomas's Leaf Monkey, Presbytis thomasi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/thomas-leaf-monkey/) - THOMAS'S LEAF MONKEY Presbytis thomasi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Thomas’s leaf monkey (Presbytis thomasi), also known as the Thomas’s langur, the North Sumatran leaf monkey, or the Sumatran grizzled langur, is an Asian primate native to the northern regions of Sumatra, Indonesia.This species inhabits the evergreen tropical rainforests of Sumatra, where temperatures remain stable
- [Drill, Mandrillus leucophaeus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/drill/) - DRILL Mandrillus leucophaeus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) is a monkey species that occurs across three African countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea’s Bioko Island. On the mainland, with a geographical range smaller than 7,722 square miles (20,000 sq km), their area of occupancy is slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia. Populations
- [MANDRILLS](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mandrills/) - The Mandrillus genus of the Mandrill includes two species. Learn all about them!
- [Barbary Macaque, Macaca sylvanus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/barbary-macaque/) - BARBARY MACAQUE Macaca sylvanus Geographic Distribution and Habitat In Northern Africa, Barbary macaques are found in fragmented areas of the Rift, Middle, and High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, as well as the Tell Atlas mountain range of Algeria. A separate and introduced population resides in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, giving this Afro-Eurasian monkey
- [Agile Gibbon, Hylobates agilis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/agile-gibbon/) - AGILE GIBBON Hylobates agilis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Agile gibbons, sometimes called black-handed gibbons, are widespread throughout Sumatra, northern Malaysia, and Southern Thailand. They live in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, from lowland swamps to higher-elevation montane forests. They prefer high canopy elevation, sometimes as high as 4,593 feet (1,400 m). TAXONOMIC NOTES Gibbons are an
- [White-Nosed Saki, Chiropotes albinasus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-nosed-saki/) - WHITE-NOSED SAKI Chiropotes albinasus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Also more aptly known as the red-nosed saki, white-nosed sakis are found in the Brazilian Amazon in the higher ground between the Madeira and Xingu Rivers (known as an interfluvium). They are mostly found in dry terra firma forests in the higher elevations of their range but
- [Lesser Spot-Nosed Guenon, Cercopithecus petaurista](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lesser-spot-nosed-guenon/) - LESSER SPOT-NOSED GUENON Cercopithecus petaurista Geographic Distribution and Habitat Lesser spot-nosed guenons are native to western Africa, residing in the countries of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, and, possibly, southeastern Senegal. These enchanting primates belong to the family known as Cercopithecidae, and they go by several aliases: lesser white-nosed guenon, lesser
- [Spectacled Lesser Galago, Galago matschiei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spectacled-lesser-galago/) - The spectacled lesser galago (Galago matschiei) is a small, nocturnal Old World primate and primarily lives in the area of the Albertine rift
- [Tavaratra Mouse Lemur, Microcebus tavaratra](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tavaratra-mouse-lemur/) - TAVARATRA MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus tavaratra Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tavaratra mouse lemur, also called the northern rufous mouse lemur, is found only in northern Madagascar. They make their home in dry deciduous forests that lose their leaves seasonally), in the limited vegetation of savannah and scrubland, and in the gallery forests connecting these open
- [Black Crested Gibbon, Nomascus concolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-crested-gibbon/) - BLACK CRESTED GIBBON Nomascus concolor Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black crested gibbons are mainly found in the Yunnan region of China. There is a small population of them in northern Vietnam, between the Black and Red rivers, and in western Laos. They live in mid-mountainous forests, usually above an elevation of 4,921 feet (1,500 m),
- [Spix’s Red-Handed Howler Monkey, Alouatta discolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spixs-red-handed-howler/) - SPIX'S RED-HANDED HOWLER MONKEY Alouatta discolor Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Spix’s red-handed howler monkey, also known as the red-handed howling monkey, or Spix’s howler monkey, is native to central Brazil, specifically along the southeastern Amazon River in the State of Pará and extending slightly into the State of Mato Grosso. They occur mainly in the land
- [Common Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes](https://neprimateconservancy.org/common-chimpanzee/) - Common chimpanzees can be found across the forests and savannas of equatorial Africa, ranging in Sierra Leone, Angola, Tanzania, and Congo.
- [White-Faced Saki, Pithecia pithecia](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-faced-saki/) - WHITE-FACED SAKI Pithecia pithecia Geographic Distribution and Habitat The white-faced saki, also called the pale-headed saki, is native to the South American countries of Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. The exact boundaries of their range remain unclear, as they overlap with a closely related species, the golden-faced saki (P. chrysocephala), making it
- [Pro: White Faced Saki](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-faced-saki-pro/) - Learn about the White Faced Saki, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: Western Red Colobus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-red-colobus-pro/) - Learn about the Western Red Colobus, one of the ten weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Western Red Colobus, Piliocolobus badius](https://neprimateconservancy.org/western-red-colobus/) - WESTERN RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus badius Geographic Distribution and Habitat You’ll find the western red colobus (Piliocolobus badius) monkey—also known as the bay red colobus, rust red colobus, and Upper Guinea red colobus—in the tropical rainforests of coastal West Africa. The species’ geographic distribution ranges from southwestern Senegal and the Gambia, south and east to the Nzi-Bandama River system in western Côte
- [Guinea Baboon, Papio papio](https://neprimateconservancy.org/guinea-baboon/) - GUINEA BABOON Papio papio Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Guinea baboon (Papio papio), also known as the red baboon, is widespread across West Africa and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. Populations are found in Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, southern Mauritania, western Mali, Gambia, Senegal, and northwestern parts of Sierra Leone.Compared to other baboons who prefer savannas and arid
- [Nilgiri Langur, Semnopithecus johnii](https://neprimateconservancy.org/nilgiri-langur/) - NILGIRI LANGUR Semnopithecus johnii Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Nilgiri Langur (Semnopithecus johnii) is a monkey of many names. It is also known as the black leaf monkey, hooded leaf monkey, Indian hooded leaf monkey, John’s langur, Nilgiri black langur, and the Nilgiri leaf monkey.Its common name is after the Nilgiri mountains, which is a
- [Bearded Saki, Chiropotes chiropotes](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bearded-saki/) - The bearded saki (Chiropotes chiropotes) also known as Humboldt bearded saki, red-backed bearded saki, red-backed saki, and tawny-olive bearded saki.
- [Pig-Tailed Langur, Simias concolor](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pig-tailed-langur/) - PIG-TAILED LANGUR Simias concolor Geographic Distribution and Habitat Pig-tailed langurs are endemic to the Mentawai archipelago islands of Indonesia and were listed as one of “The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates” in the 2018-2020 publication coauthored by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Global Wildlife Conservation, and other renowned conservation organizations.They live in the
- [Phayre's Leaf Monkey, Trachypithecus phayrei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/phayres-leaf-monkey/) - PHAYRE'S LEAF MONKEY Trachypithecus phayrei Geographic Distribution and Habitat Phayre’s leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus phayrei), also called Phayre’s langurs, are native to the South Asian countries of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. They make their homes in high-elevation tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen, and mixed moist deciduous forests. Though they prefer primary forests which have not been significantly impacted
- [Allen's Squirrel Galago, Sciurocheirus alleni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/allens-squirrel-galago/) - ALLEN’S SQUIRREL GALAGO Sciurocheirus alleni Geographic Distribution and Habitat Allen’s squirrel galagos (Sciurocheirus alleni), also known as Allen’s galago or Allen’s bushbaby, are found in West Africa, specifically southeast Nigeria, southwest Cameroon, and a subspecies is found on the island of Bioko. They prefer primary rainforest habitats and can be found at altitudes ranging from
- [Equatorial Saki, Pithecia aequatorialis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/equatorial-saki/) - EQUATORIAL SAKI Pithecia aequatorialis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The equatorial saki (Pithecia aequatorialis), also called the red-bearded saki or Peruvian saki monkey, is a Latin American monkey. They live predominantly in Peru, ranging from the south of the Rio Napo and southeast side of the Rio Curaray to the right bank of the Rio Tigre
- [Pro: Bornean Orangutan](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bornean-orangutan-pro/) - Learn about the Bornean Orangutan, one of the ten most well-known primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Tropical Rainforests: Where In the World](https://neprimateconservancy.org/where-in-the-world/) - Watch the "Life in the World’s Tropical Rainforests" video on the introductory page and download the game board and tiles as a guide for this activity.
- [Tropical Rainforests: You Can Help Rainforests](https://neprimateconservancy.org/you-can-help-rainforests/) - ​Life in the World'sTropical Rainforests RAINFOREST ACTIVITY 5 BE A CHAMPION . . . YOU CAN HELP BRAINSTORM, RESEARCH, EXPLORE, AND SHARE Did you know that you have the power to protect them even when you live thousands of miles away? Want to learn more? Visit our video series:​What You Can Do to Help Animals and
- [Tropical Rainforests: Living Between The Layers](https://neprimateconservancy.org/living-between-the-layers/) - Learn about how many animal species live in one layer of the rain forest, but feed or sleep in others with this fun activity!
- [Tropical Rainforests: Finding Fun Rainforest Facts](https://neprimateconservancy.org/finding-fun-rainforest-facts/) - Explore this website and other sources on the internet to find your own fun facts on the world's rain forests!
- [Ursine Howler Monkey, Alouatta arctoidea](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ursine-howler-monkey/) - URSINE HOWLER MONKEY Alouatta arctoidea Geographic Distribution and Habitat The ursine howler monkey (Alouatta arctoidea), also referred to as the ursine red howler, is one of 15 species of howler monkeys that occur throughout various parts of Central and South America. According to geographic data, the home range of the ursine red howler monkey includes
- [Pale Fork-Marked Lemur, Phaner pallescens](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pale-fork-marked-lemur/) - PALE FORK-MARKED LEMUR Phaner pallescens Geographic Distribution and Habitat The pale fork-marked lemur (Phaner pallescens), also known as the western fork-marked lemur or pale fork-crowned lemur, is a lemur endemic to the dry western forests of Madagascar. They have the largest range of any of the fork-marked lemurs (those of the genus Phaner), and are
- [Gray-Handed Night Monkey, Aotus griseimembra](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-handed-night-monkey/) - GRAY-HANDED NIGHT MONKEY Aotus griseimembra Geographic Distribution and Habitat Gray-handed night monkeys (Altus griseimembra), also referred to as gray-legged douroucouli, lemurine owl monkeys, or gray-legged night monkeys, are a primate species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Colombia and Venezuela. Between the two countries, the geographical borders of their home range include Colombia’s Sinú River and
- [Pagai Island Macaque, Macaca pagensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pagai-island-macaque/) - PAGAI ISLAND MACAQUE Macaca pagensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Pagai Island macaque is an arboreal monkey that lives in Indonesia. They live in primary and secondary forests in tropical rainforest environments. They live high in the canopy, foraging around 79–118 feet (24–36 m) in the trees. They have been found to sleep as high
- [Golden-faced saki, Pithecia chrysocephala](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-faced-saki/) - GOLDEN-FACED SAKI Pithecia chrysocephala Geographic Distribution and Habitat The golden-faced saki is found in Brazil, north of the Amazon River. They may be found on both sides of the Negro River, especially in the lower reaches near the city of Manacapuru, and east to the town of Faro along the Nhamunda River. With regard to habitat, all
- [Black-Faced Lion Tamarin, Leontopithecus caissara](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-faced-lion-tamarin/) - BLACK-FACED LION TAMARIN Leontopithecus caissara Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black-faced lion tamarins belong to the primate family known as Callitrichidae. They are native to Brazil, where two primary populations occupy two separate regions in Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest. One population resides on the island of Superagui along the northeast coast of Paraná state. Formerly a peninsula,
- [Robinson's Banded Langur, Presbytis robinsoni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/robinsons-banded-langur/) - ROBINSON’S BANDED LANGUR Presbytis robinsoni Geographic Distribution and Habitat Robinson’s banded langurs naturally occur in the northern peninsula of Malaysia, South Myanmar, and Thailand. They live in tropical and subtropical forests but have adapted to secondary growth and agricultural plantations. Though there are no published estimates of their population, Robinson’s banded langurs are widespread and
- [Hamlyn's Monkey, Cercopithecus hamlyni](https://neprimateconservancy.org/hamlyns-monkey/) - HAMLYN'S MONKEY Cercopithecus hamlyni Geographic Distribution and Habitat Also known as owl-faced monkeys, Hamlyn’s monkeys are mainly found in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with only a single isolated population in western Rwanda. Their range in the DRC begins at their western limit in the lowland forests along the Congo/Lualaba River and ends
- [Southern Needle-Clawed Galago, Euoticus elegantulus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-needle-clawed-galago/) - SOUTHERN NEEDLE-CLAWED GALAGO Euoticus elegantulus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The southern needle-clawed galago or bushbaby (Euoticus elegantulus), also called the elegant galago, elegant needle-clawed galago, western needle-clawed bushbaby, and western needle-clawed galago, makes its home in the moist forests of central Africa, between the Sanaga River in Cameroon and the Congo and Ubangui Rivers in
- [Pro: Yunnan Snub Nosed](https://neprimateconservancy.org/yunnan-snub-nosed-pro/) - Learn about the Yunnan Snub Nosed Monkey, one of the weirdest primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Pro: White Throated Capuchin](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-throated-capuchin-pro/) - Learn about the White Throated Capuchin, one of the ten most well-known primate species, with this fun activity!
- [Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey, Rhinopithecus avunculus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tonkin-snub-nosed-monkey/) - TONKIN SNUB-NOSED MONKEY Rhinopithecus avunculus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus) is endemic to Vietnam, which means that it is found nowhere else on Earth. As some of the rarest and most endangered primates in the world, there are only a few subpopulations of the monkeys remaining, residing in Vietnam’s Ha
- [Colombian Red Howler, Alouatta seniculus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/colombian-red-howler/) - COLOMBIAN RED HOWLER Alouatta seniculus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Colombian red howler is found throughout the Western Amazon Basin in South America, with populations recorded in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. Their range blends extensively with the ranges of other howler monkey subspecies. They live in several types of forest,
- [Your Evolutionary Family Tree: Lab Notebook](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lab-notebook/) - Be the scientist and create your own evolutionary family tree with this fun exercise!
- [Your Evolutionary Family Tree: Step 5 Experiment](https://neprimateconservancy.org/step-5-experiment/) - Learn about step five, experiment, of the Scientific Method!
- [Meet Andie Ang](https://neprimateconservancy.org/meet-andie-ang/) - Meet Dr. Andie Ang, Research Scientist with Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund and president of the Jane Goodall Institute, Singapore!
- [Siberut Langur, Presbytis siberu](https://neprimateconservancy.org/siberut-langur/) - SIBERUT LANGUR Presbytis siberu Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Siberut langur (Presbytis siberu), also called the sombre-bellied Mentawai Island langur, is endemic to the island of Siberut, the northernmost of the Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. Being endemic means that they are only found on that single island, and are not
- [Bornean Banded Langur, Presbytis chrysomelas](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bornean-banded-langur/) - BORNEAN BANDED LANGUR Presbytis chrysomelas Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Bornean banded langur (Presbytis chrysomelas), also called the Sarawak surili or cross-marked langur, is native to the island of Borneo, which is split between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. They live in swamps, lowland forests, and among mangroves.Borneo is a hotspot for primates, home to a
- [Black and White Tassel-Ear Marmoset, Mico humeralifer](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-and-white-tassel-ear-marmoset/) - BLACK AND WHITE TASSEL-EAR MARMOSET Mico humeralifer Geographic Distribution and Habitat Black-and-white tassel-eared marmosets occur in northern Brazil, in the dense forests of the Amazon in Para’ and Amazonas states, south of the Rio Amazonas, and along the western margin of the Rio Tapajo. They occupy the lower canopies of the forest, between 32 and
- [Red-Handed Howler, Alouatta belzebul](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-handed-howler/) - RED-HANDED HOWLER Alouatta belzebul Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red-handed howler monkey has a disjunct distribution ranging from eastern Amazonia to the northeastern Atlantic forests. Disjunct distribution is the geographically fragmented distribution of animals of the same species at considerable distances. Their habitats encompass South Amapá, Maranhão, Para, Tocantins, and Sergipe. They have also been
- [Sumatran Slow Loris, Nycticebus hilleri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sumatran-slow-loris/) - SUMATRAN SLOW LORIS Nycticebus hilleri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sumatran slow loris is distributed across northern Sumatra, an island in western Indonesia. They live in lowland, sub-montane, and montane forests. They have also been observed in primary rainforests, which are forests that have not been disturbed by human development; they have also been seen
- [Crowned Lemur, Eulemur coronatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/crowned-lemur/) - CROWNED LEMUR Eulemur coronatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus) is endemic to Madagascar. They are found nowhere else in the world. In fact, all lemurs are endemic to Madagascar—you will never find one living naturally anywhere else. Crowned lemurs live on the northernmost tip of Madagascar, called Cap d’Ambre, and occur
- [Gray-Shanked Douc Langur, Pygathrix cinerea](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-shanked-douc-langur/) - GRAY-SHANKED DOUC LANGUR Pygathrix cinerea Geographic Distribution and Habitat The gray-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea) is endemic to the Central Highlands forests of Vietnam and possibly to a small area of Cambodia. They reside mostly in dense evergreen rainforests in the lower parts of mountains, between 3,000 to 4,300 feet (900–1,300 m) above sea level.
- [White-Thighed Colobus, Colobus vellerosus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-thighed-colobus/) - WHITE-THIGHED COLOBUS Colobus vellerosus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The white-thighed colobus monkey can be found in several African countries, namely Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. Some believe that this monkey can also be found in Nigeria, though that is unconfirmed. It is also believed that they have possibly vanished from Burkina Faso. They inhabit
- [Ornate Titi, Plecturocebus ornatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/ornate-titi/) - ORNATE TITI Plecturocebus ornatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Ornate titis, sometimes called dusky titi monkeys, are Latin American primates that are endemic to the forests of eastern Colombia. Ornate titis are only found in northern regions and are separated from other closely related titis by at least 217 miles (350 km). Their range extends further
- [Meet Dennise Oritz](https://neprimateconservancy.org/meet-dennise-oritz/) - Primate Conservation Limelight Dr. Dennise Oritz Dennise Oritz’s resumé reads like an odyssey chronicling Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. Graduating with a degree in veterinary medicine from the Escuela de Medicina y Cirugía Veterinaria San Francisco de Asís in 2020, her journey has taken her to many wildlife rescue centers across her native Costa Rica. At
- [Gerp's Mouse Lemur, Microcebus gerpi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gerps-mouse-lemur/) - GERP'S MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus gerpi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Gerp’s mouse lemur is found only in the Sahafina forest and surrounding “savoka” (fallow farmland with cultivated trees) in eastern Madagascar. The Sahafina forest is a mix of dense evergreen lowland forest and formerly logged woodland currently in the process of recovering. The latter type
- [Perrier’s sifaka, Propithecus perrieri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/perriers-sifaka/) - PERRIER'S SIFAKA Propithecus perrieri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Perrier’s sifaka has a very restricted range in northeastern Madagascar. Their range extends from the eastern edges of the Analamerana limestone massif, a compact group of mountains along the Indian Ocean coast to the sandstone forests of the Andrafiamena mountains as far west as the peaks of
- [White-Fronted Lemur, Eulemur albifrons](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-fronted-lemur/) - WHITE-FRONTED LEMUR Eulemur albifrons Geographic Distribution and Habitat The white-fronted lemur (Eulemur albifrons), whose aliases include white-fronted brown lemur, white-headed lemur, and white-headed brown lemur, is native to the large island country of Madagascar—the only place in the world where these primates exist in the wild. Located in the Indian Ocean approximately 250 mi (400
- [Golden Angwantibo, Arctocebus aureus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-angwantibo/) - The golden angwantibo (Arctocebus aureus) is endemic to Africa, residing in the continent’s western-central region in an area that comprises the Congo Basin.
- [Makassar tarsier, Tarsius fuscus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/makassar-tarsier/) - MAKASSAR TARSIER Tarsius fuscus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Makassar tarsier population is restricted to the southwestern peninsula of Sulawesi island, near Makassar city. They prefer dense canopy forests with dark and humid conditions but are also highly adaptable to different forest types with varying food sources. Makassar tarsiers are often seen in gardens. They
- [Tibetan macaque, Macaca thibetana](https://neprimateconservancy.org/tibetan-macaque/) - TIBETAN MACAQUE Macaca thibetana Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana), also commonly known as the Chinese stump-tailed macaque, Pere David’s macaque, Milne-Edwards’ macaque, or red-faced monkey, is an Afro-Eurasian monkey that lives in the Eastern regions of Tibet, east to the province of Guangdong and north to Shaanxi province in China. A
- [Javan Slow Loris, Nycticebus javanicus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/javan-slow-loris/) - Javan slow lorises (Nycticebus javanicus) are endemic to the Indonesian island of Java, where they inhabit the western and southern regions of the island.
- [Black-Mantled Tamarin, Leontocebus nigricollis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-mantled-tamarin/) - BLACK-MANTLED TAMARIN Leontocebus nigricollis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-mantled tamarin, also known as the Hernández-Camacho’s black-mantle tamarin, ranges in distribution from the northwestern Amazon rainforest in far western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, northeastern Peru, and eastern Ecuador. Within this vast range, the species inhabits Amazonian lowland and seasonally flooded forests, Colombian dry forests, and Ecuadorian
- [Golden-Brown Mouse Lemur, Microcebus ravelobensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/golden-brown-mouse-lemur/) - GOLDEN-BROWN MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus ravelobensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Like all the world’s lemur species, the golden-brown mouse lemur (Microcebus ravelobensis), also known as the (Lac) Ravelobe mouse lemur, is indigenous exclusively to the lush island country of Madagascar located off of Africa’s southeastern coast. These tiny prosimians are found in the island’s northwest region
- [Primates and Their Habitats: Game 4 Go Fish With a Twist](https://neprimateconservancy.org/game-4-go-fish-with-a-twist/) - Enjoy playing Go Fish where multiple players teach each other about the world’s primates and their habitats while playing.
- [Primates and Their Habitats: Game 3 One Handed Solitaire](https://neprimateconservancy.org/game-3-one-handed-solitaire/) - Enjoy playing primate solitaire, where players become familiar with primate species.
- [Primates and Their Habitats: Game 2 Concentration](https://neprimateconservancy.org/game-2-concentration/) - Enjoy playing this more challenging memory and matching game in which players match primate species to their natural native habitats.
- [Gray Mouse Lemur, Microcebus murinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-mouse-lemur/) - GRAY MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus murinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Gray mouse lemurs are tiny primates native to Madagascar. They are widely distributed on the island and are particularly prevalent along the western coast. These nocturnal primates are highly adaptable and thrive in various habitats. They can be found in dry deciduous forests, sub-arid thorn scrublands,
- [Gray's Bald-Faced Saki, Pithecia irrorata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/grays-bald-faced-saki/) - GRAY'S BALD-FACED SAKI Pithecia irrorata Geographic Distribution and Habitat Mostly occurring in protected areas of Peru, the Gray’s bald-faced saki (Pithecia irrorata) is an elusive primate native to the beautiful continent of South America. The Gray’s bald-faced saki, has a home range that stretches from northern and central South America, touching northern Bolivia, and into central parts
- [East Sumatran Banded Langur, Presbytis percura](https://neprimateconservancy.org/east-sumatran-banded-langur/) - EAST SUMATRAN BANDED LANGUR Presbytis percura Geographic Distribution and Habitat East Sumatran banded langurs (or surilis) are only found in the Riau province of east Sumatra. The Rokan River marks the northern limit for the species. The southern limit has not been determined. They typically reside in mangrove forests and along riverbanks, however, with the
- [Aye-Aye, Daubentonia madagascariensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/aye-aye/) - AYE-AYE Daubentonia madagascariensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Aye-ayes, like all lemurs, are found on the island of Madagascar. They have been recorded along the western region and central to the eastern coast of this island nation. Despite their large geographical range, the aye-aye population density in these areas is surprisingly low, making them a rare
- [Candy Culprit: Detective Strategies](https://neprimateconservancy.org/detective-strategies/) - Investigate candy production while learning good detective strategies with this fun exercise!
- [Red Brown Lemur, Eulemur rufus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/red-brown-lemur/) - RED BROWN LEMUR Eulemur rufus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The red brown lemur resides in northern Madagascar and has been seen from the Betsiboka River to the Tsiribihina River. Because of the rapid habitat loss that Madagascar—and all the lemurs living there—is facing, they occur in patch-work distribution. They occur in the still-existing forests from
- [Bolivian Red Howler, Alouatta sara](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bolivian-red-howler/) - The Bolivian red howler monkey occurs in central and northern Bolivia. Despite its name, this species is also found in southern Peru.
- [Silvery Gibbon, Hylobates moloch](https://neprimateconservancy.org/silvery-gibbon/) - SILVERY GIBBON Hylobates moloch Geographic Distribution and Habitat The silvery gibbon, also known as the Javan gibbon, Moloch gibbon, and locally as “owa jawa”, is found on the island of Java in Indonesia. Specifically, they are primarily native to the western provinces of Banten and West Java, but can also be found in central Java
- [Reddish-Brown Bearded Saki, Chiropotes sagulatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/reddish-brown-bearded-saki/) - REDDISH-BROWN BEARDED SAKI Chiropotes sagulatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The reddish-brown bearded saki, Chiropotes sagulatus, also known as the Guianan bearded saki and the reddish-brown cuxiú, is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Guiana, French Guiana, and Suriname. They prefer terra firme forests — that is, rainforests that do not flood— and are absent
- [Gray-Brown Mouse Lemur, Microcebus griseorufus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/gray-brown-mouse-lemur/) - GRAY-BROWN MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus griseorufus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The gray-brown mouse lemur, also called the reddish-gray mouse lemur, is found along the southwestern coast of Madagascar. They can be found in much dryer habitats than other mouse lemur species and will frequent Madagascar’s spiny deserts and dry thorn scrubs, as well as gallery forests
- [Meet Neahga Leonard](https://neprimateconservancy.org/meet-neahga-leonard/) - Primate Conservation Limelight Neahga Leonard With only about 80 Cat Ba langurs remaining in the wild, the need to save this critically endangered species remains as urgent as ever. Most recent counts at the beginning of this year (2024) show a population of just 79 individuals, up from a perilous low of 40 only a
- [Lomami Red Colobus, Piliocolobus parmentieri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lomami-red-colobus/) - LOMAMI RED COLOBUS Piliocolobus parmentieri Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Lomami red colobus (Piliocolobus parmentieri), also known as the Lomami River red colobus, is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, deep in the rainforests of the Congo Basin. A species is “endemic” to a place when it is found nowhere else in the
- [Blue-Eyed Black Lemur, Eulemur flavifrons](https://neprimateconservancy.org/blue-eyed-black-lemur/) - BLUE-EYED BLACK LEMUR Eulemur flavifrons Geographic Distribution and Habitat Blue-eyed black lemurs are found in the northwestern region of Madagascar. They have one of the smallest geographical ranges, limited to the southern part of the Sambirano region. This area is known for having habitats with rainforest and dry deciduous forest-type trees. So these lemurs have
- [Coquerel's Sifaka, Propithecus coquereli](https://neprimateconservancy.org/coquerels-sifaka/) - COQUEREL'S SIFAKA Propithecus coquereli Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Coquerel’s sifaka (pronounced “shuh–fokk”), also known as the crowned sifaka, can be found in the forested regions of northwestern Madagascar. This lemur’s range includes areas north and east of the Betsiboka River, extending southeast to Maevatanana along the river’s eastern side. To the west, their territory
- [Mantled Howler, Alouatta palliata](https://neprimateconservancy.org/mantled-howler/) - MANTLED HOWLER Alouatta palliata Geographic Distribution and Habitat The most widely distributed of the howlers, the mantled howler monkey is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru. They are mostly found in primary forests (forests that have not been disturbed by human activities), which have more of the tree
- [Black-Crowned Dwarf Marmoset, Callibella humilis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-crowned-dwarf-marmoset/) - BLACK-CROWNED DWARF MARMOSET Callibella humilis Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black-crowned dwarf marmoset (Callibella humilis), also known as Roosmalen’s dwarf marmoset (after Marc Van Roosmalen, the renowned and embattled Dutch scientist/primatologist credited with this primate’s discovery), and sometimes called the black-crowned pygmy marmoset, is native to Brazil, residing in the Amazon Rainforest. Of all the primates
- [Sanje Mangabey, Cercocebus sanjei](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sanje-mangabey/) - SANJE MANGABEY Cercocebus sanjei Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Sanje mangabey, also known as the Sanje River mangabey or the Sanje crested mangabey, can be found in the highlands of Tanzania. They often live in mountainous and sub-montane forests, and spend over half of their time on the forest floor. These regions rest between 951
- [White-Headed Black Langur, Trachypithecus leucocephalus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/white-headed-black-langur/) - Home to the white-headed black langur (Trachypithecus leucocephalus) is the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR) of southern China.
- [Miller's Grizzled Langur, Presbytis canicrus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/millers-grizzled-langur/) - MILLER'S GRIZZLED LANGUR Presbytis canicrus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Miller’s grizzled langur (Presbytis canicrus), also known as Miller’s langur, Miller’s grizzled surili, Kutai gray langur, or even the “Dracula monkey”, is native to Indonesia. In fact, it is endemic to the island of Borneo, which means that it is found nowhere else in the
- [Sangihe Tarsier, Tarsius sangirensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sangihe-tarsier/) - SANGIHE TARSIER Tarsius sangirensis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Sangihe tarsiers are named for their native home on the volcanic island of Sangihe (or Sangir), north of Sulawesi, Indonesia. They naturally thrive in tropical forests, but can also be found in plantations, secondary (or younger) forests, scrub habitats with shorter trees, and near villages. To hunt
- [Ka’apor Capuchin, Cebus kaapori](https://neprimateconservancy.org/kaapor-capuchin/) - KA'APOR CAPUCHIN Cebus kaapori Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Ka’apor capuchin lives in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. In the northeastern states of Pará and Maranhão, they can be found in lowland rainforest. Monkeys in the genus Cebus often have large home ranges, however, the Ka’apor capuchin’s range is thought to be the smallest of any
- [Demidoff's Dwarf Galago, Galagoides demidoff](https://neprimateconservancy.org/demidoffs-dwarf-galago/) - DEMIDOFF'S DWARF GALAGO Galagoides demidoff Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Demidoff’s dwarf galago, also known as the Demidoff’s galago, dwarf bushbaby or galago, and Prince Demidoff’s bushbaby, is found across West and Central Africa within the understory (below the canopy) of primary forests (those that are undisturbed by humans), secondary forests (those that have naturally
- [Brown Titi, Plecturocebus brunneus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-titi/) - BROWN TITI Plecturocebus brunneus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The brown titi (Plecturocebus brunneus) is endemic to the Brazilian state of Rondônia. It is found nowhere else in the world. Their range is bounded by the Mamoré, Madeira, and Jiparaná rivers. They make their homes in the well-drained, nutrient-rich rainforests of the Amazon. They are relatively
- [Colombian Night Monkey, Aotus lemurinus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/colombian-night-monkey/) - COLOMBIAN NIGHT MONKEY Aotus lemurinus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Colombian night monkey, also known as the gray-bellied monkey, the gray-necked monkey, the lemurine night monkey, and the lemurine owl monkey, is native to South and Central America. This monkey’s territory ranges from Ecuador and Peru to Guyana and Brazil, and from Panama to northeast
- [Lac Alaotra Gentle Lemur,  Hapalemur alaotrensis](https://neprimateconservancy.org/lac-alaotra-gentle-lemur/) - Lac Alaotra gentle lemurs have a very limited range of about 49,000 acres (20,000 ha), found only in Madagascar’s largest lake.
- [Collared Brown Lemur, Eulemur collaris](https://neprimateconservancy.org/collared-brown-lemur/) - COLLARED BROWN LEMUR Eulemur collaris Geographic Distribution and Habitat The collared brown lemur (Eulemur collaris), also called the red-collared lemur, is native to the humid forests of the high plateaus in southeastern Madagascar. Their range is bound by the Mananara River to the north, which separates it from the range of the gray-headed lemur (also
- [Indri, Indri indri](https://neprimateconservancy.org/indri/) - Like all lemurs, indris (Indri indri) are endemic to the island of Madagascar and make their homes in the lush tropical rainforests along the eastern coast.
- [Black Lion Tamarin, Leontopithecus chrysopygus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/black-lion-tamarin/) - BLACK LION TAMARIN Leontopithecus chrysopygus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The black lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus), also known as the golden-rumped lion tamarin, is endemic to a small area of southern Brazil. Living exclusively in the Atlantic Forest in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, its range has been restricted in recent years due to human
- [Yucatan Black Howler, Alouatta pigra](https://neprimateconservancy.org/yucatan-black-howler/) - YUCATAN BLACK HOWLER Alouatta pigra Geographic Distribution and Habitat Yucatan black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra), also known as Central American black howler monkeys, Mexican black howler monkeys, Belizean howler monkeys, Guatemalan black howling monkeys, and Mesoamerican black howler monkeys, are found in southeastern Mexico, northern Guatemala, and throughout Belize. These monkeys can be found in
- [Popa Langur, Trachypithecus popa](https://neprimateconservancy.org/popa-langur/) - POPA LANGUR Trachypithecus popa Geographic Distribution and Habitat A Popa langur lives in the high evergreen forests of Myanmar, particularly the sacred pilgrimage site of Mount Popa (an extinct volcano), which gives the langur its common and scientific names. The main populations are found in Popa Mountain Park and Panlaung-Pyadalin Cave Wildlife Sanctuary. While they are
- [Preuss's Monkey, Allochrocebus preussi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/preuss-monkey/) - The Preuss’s Monkey is a species of Old World monkey living in various regions in southwest Cameroon and southeast Nigeria and in Equatorial Guinea.
- [Southern Yellow-Cheeked Crested Gibbon, Nomascus gabriellae](https://neprimateconservancy.org/southern-yellow-cheeked-crested-gibbon/) - The yellow-cheeked gibbon live in the tropical jungles of southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic, southern Vietnam, and southeastern Kingdom of Cambodia.
- [Siamang, Symphalangus syndactylus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/siamang/) - SIAMANG Symphalangus syndactylus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The siamang is found among a wide distribution of habitats, ranging from the mountain forests of the Malay Peninsula, to the rainforests, monsoon forests, and lowland forests of Sumatra (the westernmost island of Indonesia). They can be found at altitudes up to 2.4 miles (3,800 m). They have
- [Bonobo, Pan paniscus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/bonobo/) - BONOBO Pan paniscus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Bonobos live in central Africa, south of the Congo River. The river separates them from their genetic relatives, the chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Bonobos live in dense forests with trees of different heights, and they can even be found in swamp forests that flood during the rainy season.Most of
- [Masked Titi, Callicebus personatus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/masked-titi/) - MASKED TITI Callicebus personatus Geographic Distribution and Habitat The masked titi (Callicebus personatus), also called the northern masked titi or Atlantic titi, is endemic to one of the most biodiverse rainforests of Latin America: the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Located east of the Andes Mountains, this coastal stretch of woods hosts a variety of neotropical trees,
- [Coimbra-Filho's Titi, Callicebus coimbrai](https://neprimateconservancy.org/coimbra-filhos-titi/) - COIMBRA-FILHO’S TITI Callicebus coimbrai Geographic Distribution and Habitat Coimbra-Filho’s titi monkey (Callicebus coimbrai), or simply known as Coimbra’s titi, is native to Brazil, residing in the northeastern states of Bahia and Sergipe within heavily fragmented patches of Atlantic coastal forest. These sparsely occupied forest fragments vary in size from less than 0.02 square mile (0.05
- [Spangled Ebony Langur, Trachypithecus auratus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/spangled-ebony-langur/) - Spangled ebony langurs are Old World primates endemic to isolated forest fragments of East Java and small islands of Bali, Lombok, Palau Sempu, and Nusa Barong.
- [Brown Spider Monkey, Ateles hybridus](https://neprimateconservancy.org/brown-spider-monkey/) - BROWN SPIDER MONKEY Ateles hybridus Geographic Distribution and Habitat Brown spider monkeys (Ateles hybridus), also known as variegated spider monkeys, long-haired spider monkeys, and as Magdalena Marimonda by locals, are natives of South America, residing in the countries of Colombia and Venezuela.In Colombia, these primates can be found along the western bank of the Magdalena
- [Wolf's Guenon, Cercopithecus wolfi](https://neprimateconservancy.org/wolfs-guenon/) - WOLF'S GUENON Cercopithecus wolfi Geographic Distribution and Habitat The Wolf’s guenon, also known as the Wolf’s mona monkey, is native to the central basin of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in west-central Africa. Their particular habitats within this region consist primarily of mature-growth forests and secondarily of newer-growth lowland rainforests and swamp forests. TAXONOMIC
- [Coastal Black-Handed Titi, Callicebus melanochir](https://neprimateconservancy.org/coastal-black-handed-titi/) - COASTAL BLACK-HANDED TITI Callicebus melanochir Geographic Distribution and Habitat The coastal black-handed titi, also known as the black-handed titi and Southern Bahian masked titi, is local to the coastal forests of the Brazilian Atlantic coast. Specifically, their range extends from the southern part of the Brazilian state of Bahia to the northern part of the
- [Angolan Talapoin, Miopithecus talapoin](https://neprimateconservancy.org/angolan-talapoin/) - The Angolan talapoin (Miopithecus talapoin) is a species of Old World monkeys endemic to southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo and northern Angola.
- [Abbott's Gray Gibbon, Hylobates abbotti](https://neprimateconservancy.org/abbotts-gray-gibbon/) - ABBOTT'S GRAY GIBBON Hylobates abbotti Geographic Distribution and Habitat Abbott’s gray gibbons, also called western gray gibbons, are endemic to a small part of Borneo, an island shared by Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. These gibbons occur only in the southwest Indonesian part of the island, specifically in West Kalimantan Province and South Sarawak State. The
- [Pro: Sanje Mangabey](https://neprimateconservancy.org/sanje-mangabey-pro/) - Learn about the Sanje Mangabey, an endangered primate species, with this fun activity!
- [BIODIVERSITY: Earth's Living Organisms](https://neprimateconservancy.org/biodiversity-earths-living-organisms/) - EARTH’S LIVING ORGANISMS AND THEIR ROLES Let’s begin by looking at the estimated number of living organisms on our planet and the important roles they perform to support the cycle of life and the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems: That’s more than 8.74 million species that have been described, not including bacteria. That may seem like
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- [Pollinators: Coevolution](https://neprimateconservancy.org/coevolution/) - Learn about coevolution and plant adaptations!
- [Pollinators: Pollination](https://neprimateconservancy.org/pollination/) - Pollination is the process of plant reproduction. Come learn all about it!
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- [PROSIMIANS OF AFRICA](https://neprimateconservancy.org/prosimians-of-africa/) - Learn about the prosimians of Africa!
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