Mammal
Common Squirrel Monkey
The tiny big-brained monkey of the Amazon
Family Cebidae
Cebidae is a taxonomic family in the order Primates, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Common Squirrel Monkey and Capuchin Monkey. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Cebidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Squirrel Monkey Saimiri sciureus | 750 g | 70 cm | 24 km/h | 15 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
| Capuchin Monkey Cebus capucinus | 4 kg | 55 cm | 24 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
