Brown-backed bearded saki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brown-backed bearded saki |
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Chiropotes
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israelita
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The brown-backed bearded saki (Chiropotes israelita) is a type of New World monkey. It is one of five different kinds of bearded saki. These monkeys live in the Amazon rainforest. You can find them in north-western Brazil and southern Venezuela.
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What is a Brown-backed Bearded Saki?
This monkey is known for its unique brown back. It also has a beard, which gives it its name! Bearded sakis are a group of monkeys. They are part of the larger family of New World monkeys. These monkeys live in the Americas.
Where Do They Live?
Brown-backed bearded sakis live in the Amazon rainforest. Specifically, they are found in parts of Brazil and Venezuela. In Brazil, they live north of the Rio Negro river. They also live west of the Branco River. These rivers act like natural borders for where different animals live.
About Their Scientific Name
Scientists give every animal a special two-part name. This is called a scientific name. For the brown-backed bearded saki, its scientific name is Chiropotes israelita.
Sometimes, scientists learn new things about animals. This can cause their scientific names to change. For example, some scientists think the correct name for this monkey might be C. chiropotes. This means the C. israelita name might be an older name for the same animal.
There is another saki called the red-backed bearded saki. Its scientific name is C. sagulatus. Scientists are still studying these monkeys. They want to be sure about their exact names and how they are related. It's a bit like a puzzle that scientists are still solving!
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