Sapajus apella (Linnaeus, 1758)

Jansen, Martin, Engler, Marc, Blumer, Luka Moritz, Rumiz, Damián I., Aramayo, José Luis & Krone, Oliver, 2020, A camera trapping survey of mammals in the mixed landscape of Bolivia’s Chiquitano region with a special focus on the Jaguar, Check List 16 (2), pp. 323-335 : 328-329

Sapajus apella (Linnaeus, 1758)

Tufted Capuchin, Mono martin

Figure 4G

Examined material. BOLIVIA; Province of Ñuflo de Chávez of Santa Cruz Department; Centro “Chiquitos”; camera stations 2, 3, 6, 12 ( Table 1); first capture on 14 April 2017; secondary forest patch in pastureland,

primary forest, and border of pastureland to forest.

Identification. This is a medium-sized but robust (2–4.5 kg) primate, which is widespread through most of Boliva, although there are uncertain taxonomic differences and range limits with other robust capuchins. It has a rough, brown fur overall, with darker arms, legs and tail, and a black cap or two black hair tufts on the crown.