The bearded capuchin[1], also called the black-striped capuchin, is a New World monkey in the Cebidae family. They are found in central and northern Brazil.
- At first glance, bearded capuchins look very similar to other stocky capuchin species of the genus Sapajus.
- They have a mixed coat that ranges from golden-yellow to dark brown, with darker hair on the head, tail, and around the legs and arms.
- When they reach sexual maturity, they develop 2 small black tufts of hair on top of their heads and have dark “sideburns” on the sides of their faces.
- Their faces vary in darkness, but they have lighter hair around the lower face and mouth, which is why they are referred to as “bearded capuchins“.
- Also, they have powerful prehensile tails that they can hang and use for balance.
