ノドジロオマキザル (Cebus capucinus) は、コロンビア、パナマ、エクアドルの森林で樹上生活を行う霊長類である。オマキザルには 11 の種と多くの亜種が存在する。ノドジロオマキザルは、黒い毛皮の体と、肩、胸の上部、および顔の周りの特徴的な白い毛皮で識別できる。また、頭の上部に黒い毛皮の「帽子」があり、薄毛で覆われた淡いピンク色の顔と前向きに付いた茶色の目をしている。体長 33～45 cm で、尾は 35～55 cm、体重 1.5～4 kg である。オスはメスより体が大きく、体重もある。
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Cebus capucinus
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The white-faced capuchin is known to rub certain types of leaves on its fur; this is thought to be a method to deter parasites.
Snakes are the main predators of the white-faced capuchin; monkeys have been known to attack snakes with sticks to save an infant capuchin.
The capuchin monkey is named after capuchin monks, who wore long hooded robes that covered all but their face, similar to the pattern of the white-faced capuchin monkey’s fur.
White-faced capuchin monkeys are extremely intelligent and have been trained to assist paraplegics and to star in film and television roles.
White-faced capuchin monkeys play games where one will put something in their mouth and then their peers will attempt to pry it out.
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