Quick answer
Capuchin Monkeys feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full capuchin monkey profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
Capuchin monkeys are intelligent New World primates that use stones to crack nuts and solve complex foraging problems in the wild.
Feeding behaviour
Many capuchin monkeys adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the capuchin monkey?
See our full capuchin monkey profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial capuchin monkey species profile.