O macaco-prego-de-cara-branca (Cebus capucinus) é um primata arborícola que vive nas florestas da Colômbia, do Panamá e do Equador. Existem 11 espécies de macaco-prego e diversas subespécies, e esta variante é diferenciada por uma pelagem negra no corpo e pelos brancos característicos nos ombros, no tórax e ao redor da face. Estes macacos também apresentam uma "touca" de pelo negro no topo da cabeça e a face rosada coberta de pelos esparsos, além de olhos castanhos frontais. Medem entre 33 e 45 cm de comprimento, com a cauda medindo entre 35 e 55 cm, e pesam entre 1,5 e 4 kg. Os machos são maiores e mais pesados que as fêmeas.
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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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