Animals

Uakari

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Kingdom :Animalia
Phylum :Chordata
Class :Mammalia
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Order :Primates
Family :Pitheciidae
Genus :Cacajao
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Scientific Name :Cacajao
Common Name :Uakari
Group :Mammal
Number Of Species :4
Location :Amazon River Basin
Habitat :Part-flooded rainforest
Colour :Red, Brown, White, Black
Skin Type :Fur
Size (L) :38cm - 57cm (15in - 22.5in)
Weight :3kg - 3.5kg (6.5lbs - 7.75lbs)
Diet :Omnivore
Prey :Fruits, Leaves, Insects
Predators :Hawks, Snakes, Humans
Lifestyle :Diurnal
Group Behaviour :Troop
Life Span :16 - 22 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity :3 - 6 years
Gestation Period :Unknown
Average Litter Size :1
Name Of Young :Infant
Age Of Weaning :3 - 5 months
Conservation Status :Vulnerable
Estimated Population Size :Not Known
Biggest Threat :Hunting and habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature :Hairless face and forehead
Fun Fact :Have a very short tail for their size!