"I am easily recognizable because of my red face and bright reddish fur."
Bald-headed Uacari
Cacajao calvus
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Primates |
| Peso | 6 - 10 kg |
| Longitud | 41 - 60 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
VU Vulnerable
¿Quién soy?
They also know me as "red uacari". I am an Amazonian primate with a naked red face, my tail is short and my fur is reddish-brown. I live in social groups of up to 30 individuals. I am active during the day and at night I climb to the top of the trees to rest..
¿De qué me alimento?
I eat mainly fruits, leaves, nectars, and insects.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in floodplain rainforests. You can find me in Peru and Brazil. I have been seen in Loreto, Ucayali, Cusco, and San Martin regions (Peru).
Para que me conozcas mejor
Big fangs.
Did you know that my fangs are adapted to open the thick shells of the fruits which I feed, such as aguaje?
