Black-striped capuchin
A species of Robust capuchin monkeys, Also known as Brown capuchin Scientific name : Sapajus libidinosus Genus : Robust capuchin monkeys
Black-striped capuchin, A species of Robust capuchin monkeys
Also known as:
Brown capuchin
Scientific name: Sapajus libidinosus
Genus: Robust capuchin monkeys
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Description
The spinal cord capuchin (Sapajus libidinosus, syn. Cebus libidinosus) is a primate species of the subfamily of capuchin monkeys within the New World monkeys. He was formerly considered a subspecies of the Leafy Capuchin.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Black-striped capuchin follow a primarily omnivorous diet, with fruits forming a major portion of their intake. Fascinatingly, they also display tool usage proficiency, often utilizing stones to crack open hard-shelled nuts, a significant part of their diet.
Appearance
Black-striped capuchin is a medium-sized primate with a hefty build. Its robust body is covered with thick, coarse fur that is predominantly dark brown, although the crown is often lighter in color. Black-striped capuchin possesses distinctive features such as a highly flexible, prehensile tail, which is often longer than its body, and a cap-like hair pattern on the head. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies have been reported.
Behavior
Black-striped capuchin is a highly intelligent, social primate exhibiting tool use, primarily for extracting food from hard-to-reach places. Often, their foraging techniques involve using stones as hammers and anvils to crack nuts. They display complex social behaviors like cooperation, reconciliation, strategizing, and learning by observation within their groups. They are territorial, demonstrating defensive behavior when required.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
New world monkeys Genus
Robust capuchin monkeys Species
Black-striped capuchin 
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