Cacajao calvus
The scientific name of the white bald monkey is Cacajao calvus. 67% of their food is seeds; 18% is fruits; 6% is flowers; and other prey and buds account for 5%. They also eat insects, but they will not actively seek them out as food.Listed in the IUCN Red List of Primates, Ver.: 2008 - Vulnerable (
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The scientific name of the white bald monkey is Cacajao calvus. 67% of their food is seeds; 18% is fruits; 6% is flowers; and other prey and buds account for 5%. They also eat insects, but they will not actively seek them out as food.
Listed in the IUCN Red List of Primates, Ver.: 2008 - Vulnerable (VU).
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