Common Squirrel Monkey

Information about the Common Squirrel Monkey:

The Common Squirrel Monkey is native to the rainforests, savannahs, mangroves, and marshlands of the Amazon Basin in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Paraguay and Venezuela. There are also small populations have been introduced into south Florida and and some islands in the Caribbean. This small primate lives in the middle canopy, but will occasionally come to the ground or go up into the top canopy. They are often hunted by bird of prey, so they tend to stay in areas with thick and dense vegetation. They feed on both plant materials, such as various rainforest fruits and will also eat any insects they catch. They are generally very social animals, living in groups which affords them more protection from predators. While the species isn't considered endangered, they are threatened by habitat loss as well as being captured for the pet trade as well as being used for medical research. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download