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Overview
The bald uakari is a small Amazonian monkey best known for its strikingly bare, bright red face, found in seasonally-flooded forests along the Amazon and its tributaries.
Appearance
It has a shaggy long-haired reddish-orange to white coat, a short stubby tail unusual among New World monkeys, and a hairless, vividly red face.
Habitat & Distribution
The bald uakari is found in rainforest, wetlands habitats.
Diet & Behavior
Diet: Omnivore — Animals with flexible diets that eat both plants and animals, adapting to whatever food is available in their environment.
Uakaris live in large social groups, are strong leapers moving quickly through the forest canopy, and their red face color is linked to good health, with paler faces signaling illness.
Predators
- Harpy eagle
- Jaguar
Prey
This species does not prey on other animals.
Interesting Facts
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Its red face is caused by blood vessels close to the skin and is a sign of good health.
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Unlike most monkeys, it has only a short stub of a tail.
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It lives almost exclusively in seasonally flooded Amazonian forest.
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Bald Uakari FAQs
What does a bald uakari eat?
The bald uakari is an omnivore. Animals with flexible diets that eat both plants and animals, adapting to whatever food is available in their environment.
Where does the bald uakari live?
The bald uakari is found in rainforest, wetlands habitats across south america.
Is the bald uakari endangered?
The bald uakari has a conservation status of Vulnerable. Species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild due to habitat loss, hunting, or other pressures.
How long do bald uakaris live?
A bald uakari's typical lifespan is 15–20 years in the wild.
How much does a bald uakari weigh?
An adult bald uakari typically weighs 2.5–4 kg.