The word "capuchin" derives from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, who wear brown robes with large hoods. When Portuguese explorers reached … See more

Capuchins are black, brown, buff or whitish, but their exact color and pattern depends on the species involved. Capuchin monkeys … See more

Like most New World monkeys, capuchins are diurnal and arboreal. Capuchins are polygamous, and the females mate throughout the year, but only go through a gestation period once every 2 years between December and April. Females bear young every … See more

The species-level taxonomy of this subfamily remains highly controversial, and alternative treatments than the one listed below have been suggested.
In 2011, Jessica Lynch Alfaro et al. proposed that the robust capuchins (formerly the C. … See more

Capuchins prefer environments that give them access to shelter and easy food, such as low-lying forests, mountain forests, and rain … See more

The capuchin is considered to be the most intelligent New World monkey and is often used in laboratories. The tufted monkey is especially noted for … See more

Capuchin monkeys are threatened by deforestation, the pet trade, and humans hunting for bushmeat. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, nearly all species are … See more