The Squirrel Monkey has a short brightly colored fur. It is thick and soft in texture.
The species has little to no hair on the area around the lips and nostrils.
The skin in these areas is black.
Though there is a slight color variation within the species, the most common color pattern is that with white around ears, eyes, throat, and some areas on the neck.
The head is usually dark in color, while the back forearms, feet, and hands are of yellow to orange,the tail tip is black.
Male Squirrel Monkeys are usually larger than females.
An adult Squirrel Monkey weighs about 500-1000 grams.
They also give preference to cultivated regions and often live near water.
They are commonly seen in such countries as Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and others. Small populations have been observed in Southern Florida.
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