Uakari Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Pitheciidae
Genus: Cacajao
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!