334 Types of Monkeys
Types of Monkeys: Many things come to mind when you think monkeys. They are often considered to be cute and very intelligent animals. Many species have their characteristics regarding location, size, color, and even abilities.
Monkeys are very vocal animals, which is how they communicate. They emit different tones to protect themselves from danger, call a mate, and communicate with their young.
Monkeys consist of many species throughout the world. On this page, the BioExplorer team explores all types of monkeys in the mammalian world.
Gorillas are NOT monkeys!
It’s crucial to note that while all monkeys are primates, not all primates are monkeys. Prosimians (including lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers) and apes (both great and lesser) are distinct groups within the primate order and are not classified as monkeys. This common misconception often leads to confusion, but understanding these distinctions is key to appreciating the diversity of the primate family tree.
Different Types of Monkeys
Agile Mangabey
The Agile Mangabey is another Old-World monkey of the White-Eylid Mangabey group mainly found in swampy forests.
Allen's Swamp Monkey
Allen’s swamp monkeys are small, stocky monkeys with gray to brown fur and long tails.
Alta Floresta Titi
The Alta Floresta titi is a distinct but unnamed form of titi (Plecturocebus) rediscovered in 2019 in Chapada dos Parecis, a plateau in the far south of the Brazilian state of Rondônia.
Amazon Black Howler
Amazon Black Howler is a New World tropical arboreal characterized by densely furry, prehensile tails, all-black faces, a stocky build, relatively large size, and loud howls.
Andean Night Monkey
Andean night monkeys are a genus Aotus, commonly known as nocturnal monkeys or the Peruvian night monkey.
Andean Saddle-back Tamarin
The Andean saddle tamarin, also known as the saddleback tamarin (formerly known as the brown-mantled tamarin), is a New World monkey species.
Angolan Colobus
The Angolan Colobus is a conspicuously-patterned monkey with a very long tail that helps it maintain its balance as it moves quickly through the trees.
Angolan Talapoin
Also known as the Southern talapoin, Angolan talapoin is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Annamese Silvered Langur
The Annamese langur is another Old-World monkey in the subfamily Colobinae.
Aracá Uakari
The Aracá uakari, also called the Ayres black uakari, is a newly described monkey species endemic to the northwestern Brazilian Amazon.
Arunachal Macaque
The Arunachal macaque is a comparatively sizeable brown primate with a relatively short tail.
Ashy Black Titi
The Ashy black titi is a species initially described in 1823 as Callicebus cinerascens.
Ashy Red Colobus
The Ashy-red Colobus or Ugandan red Colobus is an endangered species of red Colobus endemic to Eastern Africa.
Assam Macaque
The Assam macaque, also known as Assamese macaque, is a macaque of the Old-World monkey family endemic to South and Southeast Asia.
Atlantic Titi
The Atlantic titi, also known as the masked titi, inhabits the rainforests of the Atlantic coast of Brazil east of the Andes in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, northwest of Minas Gerais, north of Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Azara's Night Monkey
Azara’s night monkeys, also known as southern night monkeys and Azara’s owl monkeys, are native to the Gran Chaco region of South America, a vast area with many different ecosystems, from savannas to grasslands to dry spiny forests and gallery forests.
Bald Uakari
The obscure Bald Uakari (Cacajao Calvus) is an acrobatic Amazonian monkey with a flaming red face uniquely adapted to periodically flooded forests.
Bale Monkey
The Bale monkey, also called the Bale Mountain Vervet, is an endangered, forest-dwelling arboreal primate restricted to a small range in the southern highlands of Ethiopia.
Banded Langur
The Banded langur, also known as the Raffles’ banded langur or banded leaf monkey, is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Barbara Brown's Titi
Barbara Brown’s titi also known as the northern Bahian blond titi or blond titi monkey, is a New World monkey species.
Barbary Macaque
The Barbary macaque, also called the Magot macaque, is a macaque endemic to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and Algeria and a small introduced population in Gibraltar.
Bare-eared Squirrel Monkey
The bare-eared squirrel monkey also called the golden-backed squirrel monkey, is a subspecies of the Saimiri sciureus group native to the tropical forests and jungles of South and Central America.
Bearded Capuchin
The bearded capuchin, also called the black-striped capuchin, is a New World monkey in the Cebidae family.
Bearded Saki
The bearded sakis or cuxiús are five species of New World monkeys classified in the genus Chiropotes.
Bengal Sacred Langur
The Bengal sacred langur, also known as Hanuman’s langur and the northern plains gray langur, is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Black and White Langur
The black-and-white langur is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Black Bearded Saki
The black-bearded saki is a species of bearded saki, a species of New World monkey, one of the five remaining monkeys of its kind.
Black Capuchin
The black capuchin, also called the black-horned capuchin, is a capuchin monkey native to the Atlantic rainforest of southeastern Brazil and extreme northeastern Argentina.
Black colobus
The black colobus, also known as satanic black colobus, is a species of Old-World monkey in the Colobus genus.
Black Howler monkey
Alouatta caraya is found in the tropical rain forests of central South America, extending through eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina.
Black Lion Tamarin
The black lion tamarin, also called the golden-rumped lion tamarin, is a lion tamarin native to the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, almost exclusively in Morro do Diabo State Park.
Black Snub-nosed Monkey
The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also called the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, is a large black-and-white primate living only in Yunnan Province in southern China, where it is known to the local population as the Yunnan golden-haired monkey.
Black Spider Monkey
Ateles paniscus, the black spider monkey, is one of three sub-species of spider monkeys.
Black Squirrel Monkey
The black squirrel monkey, also called the black-headed squirrel monkey or the blackish squirrel monkey is a small New-World monkey native to the central Amazonian region of Brazil.
Black Sumatran Langur
The black Sumatran langur is a species of monkey in the Cercopithecidae family that is endemic to Indonesia’s Sumatra Island.
Black Tamarin
Also known as western black-handed tamarind, the black tamarind is a species of tamarin native to Brazil.
Black Titi
The Black Titi (Cheracebus lugens) is a species of Titi, a New World monkey endemic to South America.
Black Uakari
Also called the golden-backed black uakari, golden-backed uakari, and Homboldt’s black-headed uakari, the black uakari, is a species native to southwestern Venezuela, southeastern Colombia, and northwestern Brazil.
Black-capped Squirrel Monkey
The black-capped squirrel monkey is a New-World primate species endemic to the upper Amazon basin in Bolivia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Black-crested mangabey
Black-crested mangabeys, also known as black mangabeys, are endemic to central Africa, occupying the Democratic Republic of the Congo, south of the Congo River (formerly known as the Zaire River), and likely extinct in Angola.
Black-Crested Sumatran Langur
The black-crested Sumatran langur (Presbytis melalophos), also called the Mitred leaf monkey, is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Black-faced Lion Tamarin
The black-faced lion tamarin, also known as superagüi lion tamarin, is a small New-World primate in the Callitrichidae family.
Black-footed Gray Langur
The black-footed gray langur is an Old-World monkey, one of the langur species.
Black-fronted Titi
The black-fronted titi is a New-World monkey native to Brazil.
Black-headed Marmoset
The black-headed marmoset is a species of marmoset native to Brazil.
Black-headed Night Monkey
The black-headed night monkey is a nocturnal monkey species native to South America.
Black-Headed Spider Monkey
The black-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps) is a species of New-World monkey native to Central and South America.
Black-mantled Tamarin
The black-mantled tamarin is a saddleback tamarin native to northwestern Amazonia in far western Brazil, eastern Ecuador, southeastern Colombia, and northeastern Peru.
Black-shanked Douc Langur
One of three species of Douc langur (the gray-footed and the red-footed are the other two), the black-shanked douc langur is only found in southwestern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia, inhabiting primary monsoon forests as well as secondary and tropical forests
Black-Tailed Marmoset
The black-tailed marmoset is a New-World monkey species native to central South America.
Black-Tufted Marmoset
The black-tufted marmoset, also called the Black-pencilled marmosets or Mico-estrela in Portuguese is a type of New-World monkey.
Blond Capuchin
The blond capuchin monkey is one of the capuchin monkeys native to northeastern Brazil.
Blue Monkey
The blue monkey is a species of Old-World monkey endemic to east and central Africa, ranging from the upper Congo Basin east to the East African Rift Valley and south to Zambia and northern Angola
Blue Nile Patas Monkey
The Blue Nile patas monkey, also known as Heuglin’s patas monkey, is an Old-World monkey endemic to Africa along the Blue Nile Valley in Sudan, Ethiopia, and possibly South Sudan.
Bolivian Red Howler
The Bolivian red howler monkey is a New-World monkey species native to neotropical South America.
Bonnet Macaque
The Bonnet Macaque, also called Zati, is a species of macaque native to southern India.
Booted Macaque
The booted macaque is a macaque native to Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island.
Bouvier's Red Colobus
Bouvier’s Red Colobus was rediscovered in 2015 in the Republic of Congo after four decades without confirmed sightings.
Brazilian Bare-Faced Tamarin
The pied tamarin, also known as the pied bare-faced tamarin or Brazilian bare-faced tamarin, has one of the smallest home ranges of any primate in the world, located in and around the port city of Manaus
Brown Howler Monkey
The brown howler monkey, also called the brown howler monkey, is a species of New World monkey that lives in the forests of southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.
Brown Titi
The brown titi is another species of titi, a New World monkey native to South America.
Brown Weeper Capuchin
The brown weeper capuchin, or Venezuelan brown capuchin, is a species of graceful capuchin monkey native to Venezuela.
Brown-backed Bearded Saki
The brown-backed bearded Saki is one of 5 species of bearded Saki, a New World monkey species.
Brown-mantled Tamarin
The brown-mantled tamarin also called the Spix’s saddleback tamarin, is a species of saddleback tamarin native to South America.
Brumback's Night Monkey
Brumback’s Night Monkey is a nocturnal monkey species found in Colombia.
Buffy-headed Marmoset
The buffy-headed marmoset is a rare species of marmoset native to the tropical rainforests of southeastern Brazil.
Buffy-tufted Marmoset
The buffy-tufted marmoset, also called the white-eared marmoset or buffy-tufted-ear marmoset is a New World monkey living in the forests of the Atlantic coast of southeastern Brazil.
Burnished Saki
The Burnished saki is a species of saki monkey, a species of New World monkey.
Campbell's Mona Monkey
Campbell’s Mona monkey, also called the Campbell’s monkey or Campbell’s guenon is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Capped Langur
The capped langur is a type of monkey in the Cercopithecidae family.
Caquetá Titi
The caquetá titi also called the bushy-bearded titi or red-bearded titi, is a species of titi monkey native to Colombia in the Caquetá region.
Cat Ba Langur
The white-headed langur, also called the Cat Ba langur, is an endangered species of langur native to Guangxi, China.
Cazuza's Saki
Cazuza’s Saki is native to northwestern Brazil.
Central American Squirrel Monkey
The Central American squirrel monkey also called the red-backed squirrel monkey, is a squirrel monkey type native to the Pacific coast of Panama and Costa Rica.
Chacma Baboon
Like all other baboons, the Chacma baboon, the Cape baboon, belongs to the Old-World monkey family.
Chacoan Titi Monkey
The Chacoan Titi Monkey is a species of titi (also called White-coated Titi), a type of New World monkey native to South America.
Chestnut-bellied Titi
The chestnut-bellied titi monkey is a New World primate species native to Brazil.
Coastal Black-handed Titi
The coastal black-handed titi is another species of titi, a New World primate native to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil.
Coimbra Filho's Titi
or Coimbra titi is a species of titi, a New World primate native to the forests of the Brazilian states of Sergipe and Bahia.
Collared Mangabey
The collared mangabey, also called the white-collared mangabey or red-capped mangabey, is an Old-World monkey endemic to the Atlantic coast of central and west Africa.
Collared Titi
The collared titi, also called the widow monkey, or yellow-handed monkey inhabits the lush rainforests of the Amazon and is typically found south of Río Negro and north of Río Solimões.
Collins' Squirrel Monkey
Collins’ Squirrel Monkey is a species of squirrel monkey endemic to Brazil.
Colombian Black-handed Titi
The Colombian Black-handed titi is a species of titi, a New World primate native to Colombia.
Common Marmoset
The common marmoset, also known as white-tufted-ear marmoset or white-tufted marmoset, is a type of New World monkey.
Coppery Titi
The coppery titi, or the red titi, is a species of titi, a type of New-World monkey native to South America.
Cotton-Top Tamarin
The cotton-top tamarin is another small New-World primate found at the edge of tropical and secondary forests in northwestern Colombia.
Crab-Eating Macaque
The crab-eating macaque also called the long-tailed macaque and known in laboratories as the cynomolgus monkey, is a primate monkey endemic to Southeast Asia.
Crested Black Macaque
The Crested Black Macaque, also called the Sulawesi Crested Macaque or Celebes Crested Macaque is an Old World monkey native to the Tangkoko Game Reserve in the extreme northeast of the Indonesian island of Celebes (Sulawesi) and neighboring islets
Crested Mona Monkey
The crested mona monkey, also called the golden-bellied monkey, golden-bellied guenon, or crowned guenon, is a species of African primate in the Cercopithecidae family in west-central Africa.
Cross Marked Langur
The Sarawak surili, also known as Cross-marked Langur, is a monkey species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Cruz Lima's Saddleback Tamarin
The Cruz Lima saddleback tamarin is a species of saddleback tamarin, a small monkey native to South America.
De Brazza's Monkey
De Brazza’s monkey is an Old-World primate native to central Africa’s swamp and riverine forests.
Delacour's Langur
The Delacour’s langur, also known as Delacour’s Lutung, is an endangered Lutung native to northern Vietnam.
Dent's Mona Monkey
The expressive face of Dent’s mona monkey is characterized by golden eyes; a flat, long, dark nose; and a pink chin and mouth.
Diana Monkey
The Diana monkey is an Old-World primate found in the high-canopy forests of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the western Ivory Coast.
Drill
The Drill is a primate in the Cercopithecidae family (Old-World monkeys), related to baboons and even more closely to mandrills.
Dryas Monkey
The Dryas monkey, also called the Salonga monkey, Inoko, or Ekele is a little-known Old World primate only found in the Congo Basin and restricted to the Congo River’s left bank.
Dusky Langur
Dusky langurs also known as spectacled langurs, spectacled leaf monkeys, and dusky leaf monkeys, are primarily found in the Malay Peninsula in Asia.
East Javan Langur
The East Javan langur, also called the Javan lutung, Javan langur, or ebony langur is an Old-World primate in the subfamily Colobinae.
East Sumatran Banded Langur
The East Sumatran banded langur also called the East Sumatran banded surili are primarily found in the fragmented landscape of pulp and rubber plantations.
Eastern Black-handed Tamarin
The Eastern black-handed marmoset (Saguinus ursulus) is a species of marmoset native to Brazil.
Eastern Pygmy Marmoset
The eastern pygmy marmoset is a species of marmoset, a tiny New World monkey found in the southwestern Amazon rainforest.
Ecuadorian Capuchin
The Ecuadorian capuchin, also known as the Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin, is a species of a graceful capuchin monkey in the Cebidae family.
Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey
The Ecuadorian squirrel monkey is a species of the squirrel monkey.
Emilia's Marmoset
The Emilia’s marmoset also called the Snethlage’s marmoset, is a marmoset native to Brazil.
Emperor Tamarin
The Emperor Tamarin is a species of tamarin named for its resemblance to the German Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Equatorial Saki
The Equatorial Saki, also known as the red-bearded Saki, is a species of saki monkey and New World monkey.
Foa's Red Colobus
Foa’s Red Colobus or Central African red colobus is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Formosan Rock Macaque
The Formosan rock macaque also called the Taiwanese macaque, or Formosan rock monkey, is a macaque native to the island of Taiwan.
François' Langur
The François langur, also called the white side-burned black langur, François leaf monkey, or Tonkin leaf monkey is a species of Lutung and the type species of its species group.
Gabon Talapoin
The Gabon talapoin, also called the northern talapoin, is a small species of African primate endemic to riverine habitats in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, the far western Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the western Republic of the Congo
Gee's Golden Langur
Gee’s golden langur, also known simply as the golden langur, is an Old-World primate found in a small area of western Assam, India, and in the nearby foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.
Gelada
The gelada often called the gelada baboon, or the bleeding-heart monkey, is an Old-World monkey found only in the Ethiopian highlands.
Geoffroy's Monk Saki
Geoffroy’s monk saki, also called monk saki, is a species of saki monkey, a New-World primate native to South America.
Geoffroy's Saddleback Tamarin
Geoffroy’s Saddleback Tamarin is a saddled tamarin, a species of small monkey native to South America.
Geoffroy's Spider Monkey
Geoffroy’s spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) also called the Central American spider monkey or black-handed spider monkey, is a species of spider monkey.
Geoffroy's Tamarin
Geoffroy’s tamarin, also called the Panamanian tamarin, red-crested tamarin, or rufous-naped marmoset tamarin, is a tamarin, a small monkey found in Colombia and Panama.
Germain's Langur
Germain’s Langur is a lutung species endemic to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Burma.
Goeldi's Marmoset
Goeldi marmoset or Goeldi monkey is a small South American New-World monkey living in the upper Amazon basin region of Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.
Gold-And-White Marmoset
The gold-and-white marmoset, also called the golden-white tassel-ear marmoset, is a species of marmoset, a tiny monkey native to the Amazon rainforest in the eastern Amazonas state of Brazil
Golden Angwantibo
The golden angwantibo is a strepsirrhine primate of the Lorisidae family.
Golden Lion Tamarin
The golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia), also called the golden tamarin, is a small New World primate in the Callitrichidae family.
Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey
The golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) is an Old World monkey of the subfamily Colobinae.
Golden-Bellied Capuchin
The golden-bellied capuchin (Sapajus xanthosternos), also called the buff-headed or yellow-breasted capuchin is a New World monkey species.
Golden-Bellied Mangabey
The golden-bellied mangabey (Cercocebus chrysogaster) is a gregarious Old-World monkey found in humid, swampy forests south of the Congo River.
Golden-faced Saki
The golden-faced saki (Pithecia chrysocephala) is a New World monkey found on the northern side of the Amazon on both sides of the Rio Negro in Brazil.
Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin
The golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), also known as the golden-headed tamarin, is a lion tamarin native to Brazil.
Golden-mantled Tamarin
The golden-mantled tamarin (Leontocebus tripartius) is native to South America.
Gorontalo Macaque
The Gorontalo macaque (Macaca nigrescens), also called the Dumoga-bone macaque, is a species of the primate of the Cercopithecidae family.
Gray Snub-Nosed Monkey
The gray snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi), also called Guizhou golden monkey, Brelich’s snub-nosed monkey, and Guizhou snub-nosed monkey is a species of primate in the Cercopithecidae family.
Gray-bellied Night Monkey
The gray-bellied night monkey (Aotus lemurinus) is a rare nocturnal primate found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Gray-Cheeked Mangabey
The gray-cheeked mangabey (Lophocebus albigena), also called the white-cheeked mangabey, is an Old World monkey found in the forests of central Africa.
Gray-handed Night Monkey
The gray-handed night monkey (Aotus griseimembra) is a small, nocturnal primate native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama.
Gray-Shanked Douc Langur
The gray-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea) is a species of douc endemic to the Vietnamese provinces of Gia Lai, Quảng Ngãi, Kon Tum, Bình Định, and Quảng Nam.
Gray's Bald-faced Saki
Gray’s Bald-faced Saki (Pithecia irrorata), also known as Rio Tapajós saki, is a New World monkey native to South America.
Greater Spot-Nosed Monkey
The greater spot-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus nictitans), also called the greater white-nosed monkey, putty-nosed monkey, and white-nosed guenons, is among the smallest Old-World monkeys.
Green Monkey
The green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus), also called the sabaeus monkey, is an Old World monkey with golden-green fur, pale feet, and hands.
Grivet Monkey
The Grivet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) is an Old World monkey with long tufts of white fur on the sides of its face.
Guianan Brown Capuchin
The tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella), also called the pin monkey, Guianan brown capuchin, or black-headed capuchin is a New World monkey native to South America and the Caribbean islands of Margarita and Trinidad
Guianan Saki
The white-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia), also known as the golden-faced saki, Guianan saki, and Guyana saki, is a New World saki monkey species.
Guianan Squirrel Monkey
The Guianan squirrel monkey, also called the South American squirrel monkey, is a squirrel monkey found in Guiana, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Guianan Weeper Capuchin
The wedge-capped capuchin (Cebus olivaceus), also known as Guianan weeper capuchin, is a capuchin monkey native to South America.
Guinea Baboon
The Guinea baboon (Papio papio) is a baboon of the Old World monkey family.
Guyanan Red Howler Monkey
The Guyanan red howler monkey (Alouatta macconnelli) also known as Guianan Red Howler, is a New World monkey native to Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Hairy Saki
The hairy saki (Pithecia hirsuta) is a species of saki monkey, a New World primate species.
Hamadryas Baboon
The Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) is a baboon species in the Old World monkey family.
Hamlyn's Monkey
The Hamlyn’s monkey (Cercopithecus hamlyni), also called the owl-faced monkey, is an Old World monkey inhabiting the Congo’s bamboo and primary rain forests.
Hatinh Langur
The Hatinh langur (Trachypithecus hatinhensis) is a critically endangered Old World monkey found in the limestone forests of Vietnam, particularly in Quảng Bình province.
Heck's Macaque
The Heck’s Macaque (Macaca hecki) is a macaque native to Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Hershkovitz's Marmoset
The Hershkovitz marmoset (Mico intermedia), also called the Aripuanã marmoset, is endemic to the Amazon rainforest of south-central Brazil.
Highland Mangabey
The kipunji (Rungwecebus kipunji), also called the highland mangabey, is an Old World monkey inhabiting the upland forests of Tanzania.
Hoffmann's Titi
Hoffmann’s Titi (Plecturocebus hoffmannsi) is a New World primate native to Brazil.
Hooded Capuchin
The Azaras capuchin or hooded capuchin (Sapajus cay) is a robust capuchin species.
Hose's Langur
The Hose’s langur (Presbytis hosei) is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family native to the island of Borneo, which includes Brunei, Kalimantan (Indonesia), and eastern Malaysia.
Humboldt's Night Monkey
The three-striped night monkey (Aotus trivirgatus), also known as the northern owl monkey, Humboldt’s Night Monkey, or northern night monkey, is one of several currently recognized species of owl monkeys
Humboldt's Squirrel Monkey
Humboldt’s squirrel monkey (Saimiri cassiquiarensis) is a species of squirrel monkey found in South America’s tropical rainforests, except for the coastal forests of southeastern Brazil
Humboldt's White Capuchin
Humboldt’s white capuchins, also known as white-fronted capuchins, are a species of New-World monkeys and one of the smallest capuchin groups.
Humboldt's Woolly Monkey
Humboldt’s woolly monkey, common woolly monkey, or brown woolly monkey (Lagothrix lagothricha) is a woolly monkey endemic to South America.
Illiger's Saddle-Back Tamarin
(Leontocebus illigeri) is a species of saddleback tamarin, a type of small monkey native to South America.
Indochinese Black Langur
The Indochinese black langur (Trachypithecus selbstus) is a little-known Lutung endemic to Laos and neighboring Vietnam.
Indochinese Grey Langur
The Indochinese gray langur (Trachypithecus crepusculus) is a species of Lutung native to Southeast and East Asia.
Isabel's Saki
Isabel’s Saki (Pithecia isabela) is a New World monkey species, native to a small part of northern Peru.
Japanese Macaque
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also called the snow monkey, is a terrestrial Old World species of monkeys endemic to Japan.
Javan Surili
The grizzled surili (Presbytis comata) is a threatened species of Old World monkey native to the western half of Java, Indonesia, a biodiversity hotspot.
Kaapori Capuchin
The Kaapori capuchin (Cebus kaapori) also known as Ka’apor Capuchin, is a capuchin monkey native to Brazil.
Kashmir Gray Langur
The Kashmir gray langur is an Old-World monkey, one of the species of langurs.
Kinda Baboon
The Kinda baboon (Papio kindae) is a species of baboon found in the Miombo forests of Angola, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and possibly western Tanzania.
King Colobus
The king colobus (Colobus polykomos), also called the western black and white colobus is a species of Old World monkey found in lowland and montane rainforests
Lake Baptista Titi
The Lake Baptista titi, Plecturocebus baptista, is a species of titi, a New World monkey native to Brazil.
Lang's Red Colobus
Lang’s red colobus (Piliocolobus langi) is another species of red colobus monkey.
Laotian Langur
The Laotian langur (Trachypithecus laotum), also known as white-browed black langur, is another primate species that nest in small limestone caves and holes that shelter from predators, rain, and cold
Lesser Spotted-Nosed Monkey
The lesser spotted-nosed monkey, lesser spotted monkey, or lesser white-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus petaurista) is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Lesson's Saddle-Back Tamarin
Lesson’s Saddle-Back Tamarin (Leontocebus fuscus) is a small New-world monkey endemic to South America.
Lesula
The lesula (Cercopithecus lomamiensis) is a species of Old-World monkey occurring in the Lomami Basin of the Congo.
Lion-Tailed Macaque
The lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus), also known as the wanderoo, is an Old World monkey native to the Western Ghats of South India.
Lomami Red Colobus
The Lomami red colobus (Piliocolobus parmentieri) is native to central Africa.
Lowe's Mona Monkey
Lowe’s Mona monkey (Cercopithecus lowei) is an Old-World monkey in the Cercopithecidae family found from Ghana to the Ivory Coast.
Lucifer Titi
Lucifer Titi (Cheracebus lucifer) is a species of Titi, a New World monkey endemic to South America.
Madidi Titi
The Madidi titi also called the Golden Palace monkey, is a titi, a New World species of monkey discovered in 2004 in Madidi National Park in western Bolivia.
Malbrouck
The Malbrouck (Chlorocebus cynosuros) is an Old-World primate from Africa that belongs to the Chlorocebus genus.
Mandrill
The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a primate of the Old-World monkey family (Cercopithecidae).
Mantled Guereza
The mantled guereza (Colobus guereza), also known as the guereza, Abyssinian black-and-white colobus, or eastern black-and-white colobus, is a black-and-white colobus, a species of Old World monkey.
Mantled Howler Monkey
The Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) is a species of howler monkey, a New World monkey native to South and Central America.
Maranhão Red-Handed Howler
The Maranhão red-handed howler (Alouatta ululata) is native to forests (e.g., Babaçu forests) in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Maranhão, and Ceará.
Marca's Marmoset
The Marca marmoset (Mico marcai) is a native endemic to the Amazon in the Aripuanã-Manicoré interfluvium of Brazil.
Maroon Langur
Endemic to the jungles of Borneo in Indonesia and Malaysia, red leaf monkeys get their name from their shaggy reddish-maroon fur.
Martins' Tamarin
Martin’s tamarin (Saguinus martinsi) or Martin’s ochraceous bare-faced tamarin, is native to Brazil.
Maués Marmoset
The Maués marmoset (Mico mauesi) is a marmoset native to Brazil.
Mentawai Langur
Mentawai Langur is also called the Long-Tailed Langur, and it is native to the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia.
Midas Tamarin
The Midas tamarin (Saguinus midas), also called the red-handed tamarin or golden-handed tamarin is a New-World monkey in the Callitrichidae family.
Miller's Langur
Miller’s Langur (Presbytis canicrus), also called the Kutai Gray Langur, is the rarest of the four Hosei subspecies, all of which are native to the island of Borneo.
Miller's Saki
Miller’s Saki (Pithecia milleri), also called Miller’s monk saki, is a species of the saki family, a type of New World monkey.
Milton's Titi
Milton’s titi (Plecturocebus miltoni) also called the fire-tailed titi monkey, is a species of titi, a type of New World monkey from the Amazon rainforest of southern Brazil
Miss Waldron's Red Colobus
Miss Waldron’s red colobus (Piliocolobus waldronae) is endemic to West Africa.
Mitered Langur
The mitered langur has brown or gray fur on its back, darker, while it is even darker on its belly and the arms, legs, and tail.
Mittermeier's Tapajós Saki
Mittermeier’s Tapajós Saki (Pithecia mittermeieri) is a disputed species of saki monkey, a type of New World monkey.
Mona Monkey
The Mona monkey (Cercopithecus mona) is an Old World monkey living between Cameroon and Ghana in West Africa.
Moor Macaque
The moor macaque (Macaca maura) is a brown/black haired macaque with a pale rump and bare pink rump skin.
Mottle-faced Tamarin
The Mottle-faced tamarin (Saguinus inustus) is endemic to South America.
Mount Kilimanjaro Guereza
The Mount Kilimanjaro guereza (Colobus caudatus) is one of the 7 subspecies of the mantled guereza.
Moustached Guenon
The mustached monkey or moustached guenon (Cercopithecus cephus) is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Moustached Tamarin
Moustached tamarins, also known as black-chested moustached tamarins and Spyx’s moustached tamarins, are native to Peru and Brazil.
Munduruku Marmoset
The Munduruku marmoset (Mico munduruku) is a marmoset native to Brazil.
Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey
The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey or black snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri) is an endangered Colobino monkey species discovered in northern Burma (Myanmar) in 2010.
Nancy Ma's Night Monkey
Nancy Ma’s Night Monkey (Aotus nancymaae) is a species of night monkey from South America.
Napo Saki
The Napo saki (Pithecia napensis), also called the Napo monk saki, is a species of saki monkey, a type of New World monkey.
Natuna Island Surili
The Natuna Island Surili (Presbytis natunae) is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Neblina Uakari
The Neblina uakari (Cacajao hosomi), black-headed uakari, is a recently described monkey species from the extreme northwest of the Brazilian Amazon and adjacent southern Venezuela.
Nepal Gray Langur
The Nepal gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is a gray langur native to the Himalayas of Nepal, extreme southwestern Tibet, northern Pakistan, northern India, Bhutan, and possibly Afghanistan.
Niger Delta Red Colobus
The Niger Delta red colobus (Piliocolobus epieni) is a critically endangered colobus native to the western part of the Niger Delta in southern Nigeria.
Nilgiri Langur
The Nilgiri langur (Semnopithecus johnii), also called the black-leaf monkey, John’s langur, and Indian hooded leaf monkey is a langur (a species of Old-World monkey) found in the Nilgiri foothills of the Western Ghats in southern India
North Sumatran Leaf Monkey
The North Sumatran leaf monkey (Presbytis thomasi), also called Thomas’s langur, is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Northern Muriqui
The northern muriquí (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) is an endangered species of woolly spider monkey or muriquí endemic to Brazil.
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
The northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) is a macaque species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Olive Baboon
The Olive baboon (Papio anubis), also called the Anubis baboon, is a species of the Cercopithecidae family of Old-World monkeys.
Olive Colobus
The olive colobus (Procolobus verus), also called the Van Beneden’s colobus or green colobus is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Ollala Brothers' Titi
The Ollala Brothers’ titi (Plecturocebus olallae) is a marmoset species of New World monkeys native to Bolivia.
Ornate Titi
The ornate titi (Plecturocebus ornatus) is a species of titi and the smallest member of the Pitheciidae family, including the uakari and saki monkeys.
Oustalet's Red Colobus
(Piliocolobus oustaleti) is another species of red colobus that lives in various forest types in the southern Central African Republic, southern South Sudan, northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and northeastern Congo
Pagai Island Macaque
The Pagai island macaque (Macaca pagensis), also called the Pagai or Bokkoi macaque is an Old-World monkey native to the Mentawai Islands on the west coast of Sumatra.
Pale-Thighed Langur
The pale-thighed surili (Presbytis siamensis), also called the white-thighed langur, is a primate species in the Old World monkey family (Cercopithecidae).
Panamanian Night Monkey
The Panamanian night monkey or Chocoan night monkey (Aotus zonalis) is a species of night monkey formerly considered a subspecies of the grey-bellied night monkey in the Aotidae family.
Panamanian White-faced Capuchin
The Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus mimic), also called the Panamanian white-headed capuchin or the Central American white-faced capuchin is a mid-sized New World monkey in the Cebidae family.
Parecis Titi
The Parecis titi (Plecturocebus parecis) is a species of titi, a New World monkey native to Brazil.
Patas Monkey
The Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas), also called the Hussar Monkey or Wadi Monkey is a terrestrial monkey distributed in semi-arid areas of West and East Africa.
Pennant's Red Colobus
Pennant’s Colobus or Pennant’s Red Colobus (Piliocolobus pennantii) is a species of arboreal primate in the Cercopithecidae family.
Peruvian Spider Monkey
Peruvian spider monkeys, like other Ateles species, have a prehensile tail that can be used to facilitate brachiation.
Peruvian White-fronted Capuchin
The Peruvian white-fronted capuchin or Marañón white-fronted capuchin (Cebus yuracus) is a species of gracile capuchin monkey native to the upper Amazon basin.
Peruvian Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey
The Peruvian yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda), also called the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, is a New World monkey native to Peru.
Phayre's Langur
Phayre’s leaf monkey (Trachypithecus phayrei), also called the Phayre’s langur, is a species of Lutung endemic to South and Southeast Asia.
Pig-tailed Langur
The pig-tailed langur (Simias concolor), monotypic in the Simias genus, is a great Old-World monkey native to several small islands off Sumatra, Indonesia.
Pissinatti's Bald-faced Saki
Pissinatti’s Sakior or Pissinatti’s bald-faced saki (Pithecia pissinattii), is a controversial species of saki monkey, a New World monkey.
Popa Langur
Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa) is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Preuss's Monkey
The Preuss’s monkey (Allochrocebus preussi) also called the Preuss’s guenon is a diurnal primate that inhabits terrestrial montane forests (up to 2,500 meters) in eastern Nigeria, western Cameroon, and Bioko in Equatorial Guinea
Preuss's Red Colobus
Preuss’s red colobus (Piliocolobus preussi) is native to the Cross-Sanaga Rivers eco-region.
Prince Bernhard's Titi
Prince Bernhard’s Titi (Plecturocebus bernhardi) is a species of titi in the subfamily Callicebinae.
Proboscis Monkey
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is an Old World arboreal species with an unusually large nose, reddish-brown skin color, and a long tail.
Purple-faced Langur
The purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus), also called the purple-faced leaf monkey, is an Old World species native to Sri Lanka.
Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey)
The pygmy marmoset (smallest monkey), genus Cebuella (also known as Finger Monkey), is a small genus of New-World monkeys endemic to the tropical rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in South America.
Red Howler Monkey
The Colombian red howler or Venezuelan red howler is a South American species of howler monkey, a New World species of monkey found in the western Amazon basin.
Red-backed Bearded Saki
The red-backed bearded saki (Chiropotes chiropotes), also known as Guianan Bearded Saki, is a New World monkey native to South America.
Red-bellied Monkey
The red-bellied monkey (Cercopithecus erythrogaster), also called the red-bellied guenon or white-throated guenon is a diurnal primate living in the trees of tropical rainforests or tropical areas in Benin and Nigeria.
Red-bellied Titi
The Red-bellied titi (Plecturocebus moloch) is a marmoset species of New World monkey native to Brazil.
Red-Chested Mustached Tamarin
The Red-chested mustached tamarin (Saguinus labiatus), also known as Red-bellied Tamarin, is a tamarin that lives in the Amazon region of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Red-eared Guenon
The red-eared guenon (Cercopithecus erythrotis), also called the russet-eared guenon or red-eared monkey is endemic to the tropical and subtropical lowland rainforests of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon
Red-handed Howler
The red-handed howler monkey (Alouatta belzebul) is an endangered species of howler monkey, a New World species.
Red-headed Titi
The red-headed titi (Cheracebus regulus) (also known as Juruá Collared Titi) is a marmoset species of New World monkey endemic to Brazil.
Red-mantled Saddle-Back Tamarin
The Red-mantled saddleback tamarin (Leontocebus lagonotus) is a species of saddleback tamarin, a species of small South American monkey.
Red-Shanked Douc Langur
The red-shanked douc langur is an Old-World monkey species that is one of the most colorful primates.
Rhesus Macaque
The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), commonly known as the rhesus monkey, is a species of Old-World monkey.
Rio Acari Marmoset
The Rio Acari marmoset (Mico acariensis) is endemic to Brazil.
Rio Beni Titi
The Rio Beni tití is a New World monkey species belonging to the genus Callicebus of the family Pitheciidae.
Río Cesar White-fronted Capuchin
The Río Cesar white-fronted capuchin (Cebus cesarae) is a gracile capuchin monkey native to the Cesar River Valley in northern Colombia.
Rio Mayo Titi
The Río Mayo titi (Plecturocebus oenanthe), also known as the San Martín titi, is native to the San Martín region of Peru and is considered Peru’s most endangered primate.
Robinson's Banded Langur
Robinson’s banded langur (Presbytis robinsoni), also known as Robinson’s banded surili, is a monkey species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Robust Capuchin Monkey
Robust capuchin monkeys, also called crested capuchin monkeys, are capuchin monkeys of the Sapajus genus.
Roloway Monkey
Roloway monkeys (Cercopithecus roloway), also called Roloway guenons, are Old World monkeys native to Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
Rondon's Marmoset
Rondon’s Marmoset (Mico rondoni), also called the Rondônia marmoset, is a small species of monkey in the Callitrichidae family found in the southwestern Amazon of Brazil.
Roosmalens' Dwarf Marmoset
The Roosmalens dwarf marmoset, also called the black-crowned pygmy marmoset or black-crowned dwarf marmoset, is a New-World monkey endemic to the Amazon rainforest
Ryland's Bald-faced Saki
The Ryland’s Bald-Faced Saki (Pithecia rylandsi) is a controversial species of saki monkey, a New World monkey species.
Saban Grizzled Langur
Saban Grizzled Langur was once thought to be a subspecies of the Hose’s langur, Presbytis hosei (as Presbytis hosei sabana).
Sanje Mangabey
Sanje mangabey, also called the Sanje crested mangabey and Sanje River mangabey, are Old World monkeys endemic to Tanzania, a sovereign state in East Africa.
Santa Marta White-fronted Capuchin
The Santa Marta white-fronted capuchin (Cebus malitiosus) is a species of gracile capuchin monkey native to Colombia.
Santarem Marmoset
The Santarem marmoset (Mico humeralifer), also called the black-and-white tassel marmoset, is a marmoset native to the Amazon and Pará states of Brazil.
Satéré Marmoset
The Satéré marmoset (Mico saterei) is native to Brazil and its genus is characterized by claw-like nails rather than the flat nails of other primates, long lower incisors, a specialized caecum, and squirrel-like movements in trees
Schmidt's Red-tailed Monkey
The Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey, also called the red-tailed guenon, Schmidt’s guenon, or black-cheeked white-nosed monkey is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Schneider's Marmoset
Schneider's marmoset (Mico schneideri) is a tiny Amazonian monkey discovered only in 2021.
Sclater's Guenon
(Cercopithecus sclateri), also called the Sclater monkey and Nigerian monkey is an Old-World monkey.
Selangor Silvered Langur
The Selangor silvered langur (Trachypithecus selangorensis) is a leaf monkey living on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula.
Semliki Red Colobus
The Semliki red colobus (Piliocolobus semlikiensis) is native to central Africa.
Shan State Langur
Shan State Langur was generally considered a subspecies or a synonym of Phayre’s leaf monkey (Trachypithecus phayrei) until Roos et al.
Shock-headed Capuchin
The shock-headed capuchin (Cebus cuscinus) is a gracile capuchin monkey native to Peru and Bolivia.
Shortridge's Capped Langur
The Shortridge’s capped langur (Trachypithecus shortridgei) is a colobine primate inhabiting low to medium evergreen and semi-evergreen forests east of the Chindwin River in northeastern Myanmar and southwestern Myanmar, China, in the Nu and Dulong valleys
Siberut Langur
Siberut langurs are native to the islands of North Pagai, South Pagai, and Sipora.
Siberut Macaque
The Siberut macaque (Macaca siberu) is an endangered macaque species native to the island of Siberut in Indonesia.
Sierra De Perijá White-fronted Capuchin
The Sierra de Perijá white-fronted capuchin monkey (Cebus leucocephalus) is a species of gracile capuchin monkey native to Venezuela and Colombia.
Silvered Langur
The silvery Lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus), also called the silvery langur or silvered leaf monkey is an Old-World monkey.
Silvery Brown Bare-face Tamarin
The white-footed tamarin (Saguinus leucopus), the silvery-brown bare-faced tamarin, is native to Colombia.
Silvery Marmoset
The Silvery marmoset (Mico argentatus) is a New-World monkey living in the eastern Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Sooty Mangabey
The sooty mangabey, also called the white-collared or white-crowned mangabey is a predominantly terrestrial Old-World monkey.
Southern Muriqui
The southern muriqui or woolly spider monkeys (Brachyteles arachnoides) are scattered across southeastern Brazil, from Bahia north to Sao Palo south.
Southern Patas Monkey
The Southern Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus baumstarki), native to Tanzania, is a critically endangered primate known for its speed, elusive nature, and striking coloration.
Spix's Night Monkey
The Spix’s night monkey (Aotus vociferans), also called the Spix’s owl monkey, Colombian gray nocturnal monkey, and noisy night monkey is a species of night monkey native to South America
Spix's Red-handed Howler
Spix’s Red-Handed Howler (Alouatta discolor) is a species of howler monkey endemic to the southeastern Amazon in Brazil.
Spix's White-fronted Capuchin
Spix’s White-fronted Capuchin (Cebus unicolor) is a species of a gracile capuchin monkey.
Stephen Nash's Titi
Stephen Nash’s Titi (Plecturocebus stephennashi), also known as Stephen Nash’s monkey or Nash’s Titi, is a species of Titi in the family Pitheciidae.
Stump-tailed Macaque
The stump-tailed macaque, also known as the bear macaque, is an Old World monkey endemic to Cambodia, northeastern India, southwestern China, Myanmar, and Laos, from northwestern Peninsular Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand
Sun-Tailed Monkey
The sun-tailed monkey (Allocrocebus solatus) is among the most understudied primates in its habitat.
Sunda Pig-Tailed Macaque
The pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina), also called the Sundaland pig-tailed macaque and Sunda pig-tailed macaque is a medium-sized macaque native to southern Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Tana River Mangabey
Tana River Mangabeys are medium-sized monkeys with long, light gray hair covering most of their bodies.
Tana River Red Colobus
The Tana River red colobus (Piliocolobus rufomitratus), also called the eastern red colobus, is a critically endangered primate species in the Cercopithecidae family.
Tantalus Monkey
The tantalus monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus) is an Old World monkey endemic to Africa, ranging from Ghana to Sudan.
Tarai Gray Langur
The Tarai gray langur (Semnopithecus hector) is an Old-World monkey and was once thought to be a subspecies of the northern plains gray langur.
Tenasserim Langur
Tenasserim lutung (Trachypithecus barbei) is a species of lutung.
Thollon's Red Colobus
The Thollon’s red colobus (Piliocolobus tholloni), also called the Tshuapa red colobus, is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Lower Republic of the Congo.
Tibetan Macaque
The Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana), also called the Chinese stump-tailed macaque is a macaque native to eastern Tibet, eastern Guangdong, and northern Shaanxi in China.
Tonkean Macaque
Tonkean macaques also known as Tonkean black macaques, are endemic to the central part of the island of Sulawesi and the neighboring Togian Islands in Indonesia.
Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey
The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Dollman’s snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus), is a slender-bodied Old World arboreal monkey native to northern Vietnam
Toppin's Titi
Toppin’s Titi (Plecturocebus toppini) is a species of Titi, a species of New World monkey endemic to Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.
Toque Macaque
The toque macaque (Macaca sinica) is a red-brown Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka, known as the rilewa or rilawa.
Tufted Gray Langur
The tufted gray langur (Semnopithecus priam), also called the Coromandel sacred langur and the Madras gray langur, is an Old-World monkey, one of the langur species.
Udzungwa Red Colobus
The Udzungwa red colobus (Piliocolobus gordonorum), also called the Iringa red colobus or the Uzungwa red colobus is endemic to Tanzania
Ulindi River Red Colobus
The Ulindi River red colobus (Piliocolobus lulindicus) is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ursine Colobus
The white-thighed colobus (Colobus vellerosus), also known as ursine colobus, white-thighed black-and-white colobus, and Geoffroy’s black-and-white colobus, is a species of primate in the Cercopithecidae family
Ursine Howler
The Ursine howler (Alouatta arctoidea) is a species of howler monkey endemic to Venezuela and possibly Colombia.
Urubamba Brown Titi
The Urubamba brown titi (Plecturocebus urubambensis) is a species of Titi, a New World monkey native to Peru.
Uta Hick's Bearded Saki
Uta Hick’s Bearded Saki (Chiropotes utahicki) is an endangered species of bearded saki, a New World monkey species.
Vanzolini's Bald-faced Saki
Vanzolini’s Bald-Faced Saki (Pithecia vanzolinii) is a species of saki monkey, a species of New World monkey.
Varied White-fronted Capuchin
The Varied white-fronted capuchin (Cebus versicolor) is a species of gracile capuchin monkey endemic to Colombia.
Variegated Spider Monkey
The Variegated spider monkey or brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus) is an endangered species of spider monkey, a species of New World monkey endemic to the forests of northwestern Venezuela and northern Colombia
Vervet Monkey
The vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is an Old World monkey of the Cercopithecidae family endemic to southern and eastern Africa.
Vieira's Titi
The Vieira’s titi monkey (Plecturocebus vieirai) is a species of Titi, a New World monkey species native to north-central Brazil.
Weddell's Saddle-Back Tamarin
The Weddell’s saddle-back tamarin (Leontocebus weddelli) is a species of saddle-back tamarin, a species of small South American monkey.
Weeping Capuchin
The Weeping capuchin, also known as the chestnut capuchin and chestnut weeper capuchin (Cebus castaneus), is a capuchin monkey endemic to northeastern Brazil, southern Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname.
West Javan Langur
The West Javan langur (Trachypithecus mauritius) is an Old-World monkey of the Colobinae subfamily.
Western Red Colobus
The western red colobus (Piliocolobus badius), also called the Upper Guinean red colobus, rust red colobus, or bay red colobus is a species of Old-World monkey found in the forests of West Africa, from Senegal to Ghana
White Marmoset
The white marmoset (Mico leucippe), also called the golden-white bare-eared marmoset, is an endangered marmoset native to the Amazon rainforest of Pará, Brazil
White-bellied Spider Monkey
The white-bellied spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth), also called the long-haired or white-fronted spider monkey, is an endangered species of spider monkey, a species of New-World monkey.
White-Cheeked Macaque
The white-cheeked macaque (Macaca leucogenys) is found only in Medog County in southeastern Tibet and the Arunachal Pradesh state of India.
White-cheeked Spider Monkey
The white-cheeked spider monkey (Ateles marginatus), also known as the white-whiskered spider monkey, is a New World monkey native to the Amazon Basin of central Brazil
White-eared Titi
The white-eared Titi, Plecturocebus donacophilus, also known as the Bolivian gray Titi or Bolivian Titi, is a marmoset species, a New World monkey endemic to eastern Bolivia and a region of western Brazil
White-footed Saki
The white-footed Saki, also called the white Saki or buff saki, is a species of saki monkey, a New World species native to western Brazil.
White-fronted Langur
The white-fronted surili (Presbytis frontata) is a primate species in the Cercopithecidae family, the Old World monkeys.
White-headed Langur
The white-headed langur (Trachypithecus leucocephalus) is an endangered species of langur native to Guangxi, China.
White-Headed Marmoset
The Geoffroy’s marmoset, also called Geoffrey’s marmoset, white-headed marmoset, or tufted-ear marmoset is a marmoset native to the forests of eastern Brazil, where it is native to Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.
White-naped Mangabey
Cercocebus atys lunulatus now Cercocebus lunulatus, is commonly known as the white-naped, white-headed, or white-necked mangabey (confusing with the collared mangabey).
White-nosed Saki
The white-nosed saki (Chiropotes albinasus) is bearded, a New World monkey species native to the Amazon rainforest of south-central Brazil.
White-tailed Titi
White-tailed titi monkeys, also called red titi monkeys or red-crowned titis and not to be confused with coppery titi (Callicebus cupreus), also commonly known as red titi, are endemic to the dense rainforest and gallery forests of Peru and Ecuador
White-Throated Capuchin
White-throated capuchins, also called the white-headed capuchins, Colombian white-throated capuchins, and white-faced capuchins, are New World monkeys native to the tropical rainforests of western Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama
Wied's Marmoset
The Wied’s marmoset (Callithrix kuhlii), also called the Wied’s black-tufted-ear marmoset, is a New World monkey that lives in the tropical and subtropical forests of eastern Brazil.
Wolf's Mona Monkey
The Wolf’s mona monkey (Cercopithecus wolfi), also called the wolf monkey, is a colorful Old-World monkey in the Cercopithecidae family.
Yellow Baboon
The yellow baboon (Papio cynocephalus) is another baboon species in the group of Old World monkeys.
Yucatan Black Howler
The Yucatan black howler, also called the Guatemalan black howler or Central American black howler, is a New-World monkey native to Central America.
Zanzibar Red Colobus
The Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii) is endemic to Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago off the coast of Tanzania.
Classification of Primates
Here are 4 major types of primate and their characteristics:
Prosimians
The earliest primates that roamed the earth about 25 million years before monkeys evolved were Prosimians, meaning “pre-monkeys” or “proto-primates”.
These prosimian species live today, including lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, aye-aye, and bush babies. The prosimians were classified into order Primates mainly because their hands with flexible fingers and opposable thumbs made it possible to fetch things up.
Most prosimians rely heavily on a sense of smell for communication and finding food. With the tarsier, eyesight has become more critical as it can swivel its head 180 degrees in each direction. On the other hand, the apes and monkeys rely primarily on their sight.
Today, Prosimians live in some parts of Asia and Africa, especially Madagascar. No prosimian species are found in the Americas or Australia.
These prosimian species live today, including lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, aye-aye, and bush babies. The prosimians were classified into order Primates mainly because their hands with flexible fingers and opposable thumbs made it possible to fetch things up.
Most prosimians rely heavily on a sense of smell for communication and finding food. With the tarsier, eyesight has become more critical as it can swivel its head 180 degrees in each direction. On the other hand, the apes and monkeys rely primarily on their sight.
Today, Prosimians live in some parts of Asia and Africa, especially Madagascar. No prosimian species are found in the Americas or Australia.
Old-world Monkeys
Old World Monkeys are a mixed group of primates with varied body sizes (medium to large-sized), habitats, diets, social behaviors, and anatomical differences.
All Old-World monkeys are classified under two families: Cercopithecinae and Colobinae.
Unique characteristics-wise, Old-World monkeys have downward-pointing nostrils, tend to stay mainly on the ground than trees (non-arboreal), and have a simple digestive system with cheek pouches for plant matters. Also, these primates have a tail which makes them different from apes.
The Old-World monkeys hail from various countries in South and East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, except for Madagascar.
All Old-World monkeys are classified under two families: Cercopithecinae and Colobinae.
Unique characteristics-wise, Old-World monkeys have downward-pointing nostrils, tend to stay mainly on the ground than trees (non-arboreal), and have a simple digestive system with cheek pouches for plant matters. Also, these primates have a tail which makes them different from apes.
The Old-World monkeys hail from various countries in South and East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, except for Madagascar.
New-World Monkeys
New World monkeys are a varied group of small to medium-sized arboreal (i.e., living on trees) primates.
These primates are restricted to the tropical forests of Southern Mexico and Central and Latin America.
Taxonomically, New World monkeys are classified into two prominent families Cebidae and Callitricidae.
Exclusive attributes-wise, these kinds of monkeys are primarily herbivores, twin births, and no-cheek-pouches unlike Old-World counterparts, and some have a prehensile tail (Spider monkeys).
These primates are restricted to the tropical forests of Southern Mexico and Central and Latin America.
Taxonomically, New World monkeys are classified into two prominent families Cebidae and Callitricidae.
Exclusive attributes-wise, these kinds of monkeys are primarily herbivores, twin births, and no-cheek-pouches unlike Old-World counterparts, and some have a prehensile tail (Spider monkeys).
Apes
Apes are another clade of old-world monkeys collectively called Hominoidea, native to Africa and Southeast Asian countries.
Apes do not have tails (except L’Hoest monkey – a great ape) due to the mutation of the TXBT[4] gene cell.
Also, apes cannot perform brachiation (arm swinging in the arboreal movements on tree tops, unlike the other three kinds listed above).
There are two main branches of apes: gibbons (“lesser apes”) and hominids (“great apes”). Orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos are examples of greater apes, whereas the lesser apes contain all types of gibbons, including Lar gibbon, Agile gibbon, Silvery gibbon, and more.
Hominoids are swift tree climbers except for gorillas and humans. Apes feed on various plants such as fruits, leaves, stalks, seeds, roots, and small animals.
Apes do not have tails (except L’Hoest monkey – a great ape) due to the mutation of the TXBT[4] gene cell.
Also, apes cannot perform brachiation (arm swinging in the arboreal movements on tree tops, unlike the other three kinds listed above).
There are two main branches of apes: gibbons (“lesser apes”) and hominids (“great apes”). Orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos are examples of greater apes, whereas the lesser apes contain all types of gibbons, including Lar gibbon, Agile gibbon, Silvery gibbon, and more.
Hominoids are swift tree climbers except for gorillas and humans. Apes feed on various plants such as fruits, leaves, stalks, seeds, roots, and small animals.
Monkeys vs. Monkies
Let’s get one of the fundamental confusion out of the way first. Is it monkeys or monkies?
When a noun word ends with “y”, there is always confusion as to whether the plural form ends with “ies” or “ys”.
Many English dictionary sources say the grammar rule is simple. When a noun ends with a vowel followed by y, the plural form gets an “s”; otherwise, it would end with “ies”.
For instance, the plural form of “Dictionary” is “Dictionaries”.
Based on that principle, the plural form of monkey is indeed monkeys.
First Grouping of Primates
An English biologist, St. George Jackson Mivart first published the classification of primates in his book ‘Man and Apes’ in 1873[1]. His categorization of monkeys was based purely on anatomical differences, habits, and geographical distribution. According to this book, the early classification of order Primates contained two sub-groups, namely:
- Group-1: Man, and all the apes, which were first called Anthropoidea.
- Group-2: All Lemurs and the animals most like them were called Lemuroidea; the creatures contained in it when spoken of being generally also termed “Half-apes” or “Lemuroids“.
Modern Grouping of Primates
After so many debates and further data collection and analyses and discoveries of new monkey species over a century, another British-born biological anthropologist, Robert D. Martin, currently a curator at Chicago Natural Museum, has published an excellent book called “Primate Origins and Evolution: A Phylogenetic Reconstruction” in 1994[2]. This research attempted to classify living primates into 6 different sub-groups based on geographical importance.
| # | Primate Groupings | Geographical Region | Collectively Called |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemurs | Madagascar | |
| 2 | Lorises and bushbabies | Africa and Asia | Prosimians |
| 3 | Tarsiers | Southeast Asia | |
| 4 | Marmosets, Tamarins, Capuchins, Squirrel monkeys, Owl monkeys, Titis, Sakis, and Howlers (Ceboidea) | South and Latin America | New-world Monkeys |
| 5 | Talapoins, Guenons, Baboons, Colobus, Macaques, Vervets, Geladas, Mangabeys, Langurs, Mandrills, Surili, Patas, Proboscis Monkeys (Cercopithecoids meaning “elongated apes“) | Africa and Asia | Old-world Monkeys |
| 6 | Apes and humans (Hominoids) | Africa and Asia | Apes |
This primate grouping is based on grade or level of organization, and in no way does it implies any superiority or inferiority between them.
According to the fossil study in Tanzania by paleontologists in 2013[3], it became evident that the old-world monkeys (baboons, macaques) and apes (humans & chimpanzees) were already separated 25 million years ago!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common monkey?
The Rhesus macaque is one of the most common monkeys, especially in Asia. Found in diverse habitats, from grasslands to urban areas, they have a wide distribution. Another prevalent species is the Vervet monkey, native to Africa and known for its adaptability to various environments.
What is the most friendliest monkey?
The capuchin monkey is often considered the friendliest among monkey species. Renowned for its sociable behavior, intelligence, and playful nature, it frequently interacts positively with humans, making it a popular choice in the pet trade and entertainment industries. However, like all primates, they have complex needs and can be challenging to care for.
What is a monkey that starts with G?
A monkey that starts with “G” is the “Golden lion tamarin“. It’s a small New World monkey known for its bright reddish-orange fur and mane, resembling a lion’s. They are native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil.
What are the two main types of monkeys?
The two types of monkeys are:
Old World Monkeys: Native to Africa and Asia, they include species like baboons, macaques, and colobus monkeys.
New World Monkeys: Found in Central and South America, they include capuchins, howler monkeys, and tamarins.
How many types of monkeys are there in the world?
As of 2026, there are over 330 different species of monkeys in the world, classified into two main groups: Old World Monkeys and New World Monkeys.
Which is the smallest monkey?
The smallest monkey is the pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea). It weighs around 100 grams (3.5 ounces) and measures about 4.6 to 6.2 inches (11.7 to 15.8 cm) in length, excluding its tail. Native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in South America, pygmy marmosets are known for their tiny size and distinctive vocalizations.
Types of Monkeys By Alphabets
Types of Monkeys By Diet
What Do Monkeys Eat?
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Carnivorous Monkeys
Carnivorous monkeys strictly dine on animal matters, including birds, insects, other monkey species, and small mammals.
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Frugivorous Monkeys
Frugivore monkeys thrive mostly on raw fruits or succulent fruit-like produce of plants such as roots, shoots, nuts, and seeds.
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Herbivorous Monkeys
Herbivorous monkeys dine solely on plant matters, including leaves, fruits, stems, nuts, and flowers.
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Omnivorous Monkeys
Omnivore monkeys have the ability to feed and survive on plant and animal matter.
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Types of Monkeys By Breeds
Colobus Monkeys
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Marmoset Monkeys
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Spider Monkeys
Spider monkeys comprise 7 New World primate species adept at brachiating through Central and South American rainforest canopies, endangered due to habitat destruction.
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Types of Monkeys By Colors
Albino Monkeys
Albino monkeys, also known as monkeys with albinism, lack pigmentation in their skin, hair, and eyes.
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Brown Monkeys
Many brown-colored monkeys are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.
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Orange Monkeys
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White Monkeys
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Red Monkeys
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Yellow Monkeys
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Types of Monkeys By Habitats
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Types of Monkeys By Countries
Angolan Monkeys
Angola is home to 13 species of Old World monkeys that make up 6 genera; however, none of these species are endemic to the country.
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Argentinian Monkeys
Five different species spanning 3 genera of New World monkeys can be found in Argentina, though none of them are endemic to the country.
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Indian Monkeys
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Brazilian Monkeys
Brazil is home to 131 species of Old World and New World monkeys, with 83 being endemic to the country.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Monkeys
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Cameroon Monkeys
The nation houses 20 different species of Old World monkeys, though none of them are endemic to the country.
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Borneo Monkeys & Apes
Borneo Monkeys: Borneo is the third-largest island in the world after Greenland and New Guinea.
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Malaysian Monkeys
Malaysia is home to various monkeys, though most are considered endangered.
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Thailand Monkeys & Apes
Thailand is home to 13 species of monkeys, though none of them are endemic to the country; quite a few can be found across Southern Asia.
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Panamian Monkeys
Panama is home to 8 species of New World monkeys, which comprise 6 genera.
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Indonesian Monkeys & Apes
Indonesia is home to 12% of all known mammal species, many of which are endemic to the country.
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Peruvian Monkeys
Peru is home to 52 species of New-World monkeys; 13 of the species are endemic to the nation.
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Bolivian Monkeys
Bolivia is a South American landlocked country, known as the most isolated country on the continent.
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Ecuadorian Monkeys
Ecuador is home to 21 species of New-World monkeys, though none are endemic to the country.
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Mexico Monkeys
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