Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Tufted capuchin
Sapajus apella
The tufted capuchin is an intelligent primate with dark head tufts and dexterous hands.
Natural habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests.
Geographic distribution
Northern and central South America.
Diet
Fruit, seeds, insects, eggs and small vertebrates.
Key characteristics
An intelligent primate with dark head tufts and dexterous hands.
It can use stones and other objects as tools.
