Squirrel monkeys (scientific name: Saimiri sciureus) have 4 subspecies. They are small monkeys native to South America. They are easy to domesticate and can reproduce. They are gradually becoming pets.Squirrel monkeys live in primary forests, secondary forests and cultivated areas, usually near stre...
The scientific name of the red-backed squirrel monkey is Saimiri oerstedi. There are two subspecies: 1. S. o. oerstedii: distributed on the western Pacific coast of Panama and the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. 2. S. o. citrinellus: distributed in central Costa Rica, with an estimated number of only 1...
The scientific name of the Mahe squirrel monkey, Saimiri ustus, is a tree-dwelling animal that occasionally moves on the ground. They are active during the day, usually in groups of 10-30, sometimes up to 100 or even more. Each group has its own territory and uses the secretions of the anal glands a...