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1. neprimateconservancy.org › colombian-night-monkeyColombian Night Monkey, Aotus lemurinus - New England Primate ...

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   The Colombian night monkey is a small Latin American (Platyrrhini) species from the family Aotidae and genus Aotus. Prior to 1983, all night monkeys were classified as one or two species (Aotus lemurinus and Aotus azarae). At that time, chromosome variations led to the proposal of nine species.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Night_monkeyNight monkey - Wikipedia

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   Night monkeys, also known as owl monkeys or douroucoulis [2] (/ d uː r uː ˈ k uː l i z /), are nocturnal New World monkeys of the genus Aotus, the only member of the family Aotidae (/ eɪ ˈ ɒ t ɪ d iː /). The genus comprises eleven species which are found across Panama and much of South America in primary and secondary forests, tropical ...

3. neprimateconservancy.org › azaras-night-monkeyAzara’s Night Monkey, Aotus azarae | New England Primate ...

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   Azara’s night monkeys, also called Azara’s owl monkeys and southern night monkeys, are endemic to the Gran Chaco region of South America—a large area including many diverse ecosystems, from grasslands to savannas to xeric thorn forests and gallery forests.

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4. neprimateconservancy.org › spixs-night-monkeySpix’s Night Monkey, Aotus vociferans | New England Primate ...

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   First described in 1823 by German naturalist Johann Baptist von Spix, Spix’s night monkey (Aotus vociferans)—also known as the Colombian gray night monkey, noisy night monkey, or Spix’s owl monkey—is found north of the Amazon River in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

5. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Traffic and Trade in Owl Monkeys - SpringerLink

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   Sep 14, 2023 · We identified 741 primates for sale, of which 33 (4.5%) of these were owl monkeys, all recorded as Aotus sp. During the “complete” survey at the Bellavista market, 4,063 primates were offered for sale across 14 stalls, including 63 (1.6%) owl monkeys, of which 41 were sold during the survey period.

6. animaldiversity.org › accounts › Aotus_lemurinusADW: Aotus lemurinus: INFORMATION

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   Aotus lemurinus, commonly known as the owl monkey or night monkey, is found in Central and South America. They occur from Panama to northeastern Argentina, and from Peru and Equador to Guyana and Brazil.

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   Why are night monkeys called Aotus?

   • Their genus name (Aotus) means “earless,” and was chosen because their ears can be difficult to see. As mentioned, Colombian night monkeys live in small family groups, which essentially move together as one. They’re never more than 32 feet (approximately 10 m) from one another.

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   How many owl monkeys are there in the genus Aotus?

   • The taxonomy of the genus Aotus, whose members are collectively referred to as the night or owl monkeys, is a matter of debate. Prior to 1983, the genus contained just one species (Aotus trivirgatus), with its ten subspecies being elevated to species level after genetic analysis.

   Spix’s Night Monkey, Aotus vociferans

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   Why are monkeys called Aotus?

   • It is likely that they select branches surrounded by many lianas so they are hidden from predators. This monkeys’ scientific name is composed of two words: aotus, which means earless, and Azara, in reference to a Spanish naturalist named Felix Manuel de Azara (1742–1821). Several animals are named after him.

   Azara’s Night Monkey, Aotus azarae | New England Primate Conservancy

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   How many new species of night monkeys are there?

   • "Two new species of night monkeys, genus Aotus (Cebidae, platyrrhini): A preliminary report on Aotus taxonomy". American Journal of Primatology. 4 (3): 209–243. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350040302. ISSN 0275-2565.

   Night monkey - Wikipedia

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   Where do night monkeys live?

   • The Colombian night monkey, also known as the gray-bellied monkey, the gray-necked monkey, the lemurine night monkey, and the lemurine owl monkey, is native to South and Central America. This monkey’s territory ranges from Ecuador and Peru to Guyana and Brazil, and from Panama to northeast Argentina.

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   Where do owl monkeys live?

   • Their preferred habitat is seasonally flooded and terra firme forests and lowland and sub-montane forests. The taxonomy of the genus Aotus, whose members are collectively referred to as the night or owl monkeys, is a matter of debate.

   Spix’s Night Monkey, Aotus vociferans

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gray-Bellied_Night_MonkeyGray-bellied night monkey - Wikipedia

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   The gray-bellied night monkey (Aotus lemurinus), also called the grey-legged douroucouli [3] or lemurine owl monkey, is a small New World monkey of the family Aotidae.