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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.

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   Night monkeys, also known as owl monkeys or douroucoulis[2] (/ duːruːˈkuːliz /), are nocturnal New World monkeys of the genus Aotus, the only member of the family Aotidae (/ eɪˈɒtɪdiː /).

3. neprimateconservancy.org › night-monkeysNight Monkeys | New England Primate Conservancy

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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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5. 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.

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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.

7. animaldiversity.org › accounts › Aotus_azaraeADW: Aotus azarae: INFORMATION

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   Between 1968 and 1972, the United States imported 20,869 owl monkeys (including other species of the genus Aotus), primarily from Columbia and Bolivia. Between 1976 and 1980, the number was drastically reduced to 3300 individuals.

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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 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 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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   Are owl monkeys a threat to Aotus?

   • Most Aotus species are relatively common and are classified as Least Concern on The IUCN Red List. The greatest threat to Aotus populations is habitat loss, though illegal capture of wild owl monkeys for biomedical research may also pose a substantial threat to some species.

   Owl Monkeys (Aotinae) - Corley - Wiley Online Library

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   Where are night monkeys found?

   • 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. Its range is limited by geographical barriers: the…

   Night Monkeys | New England Primate Conservancy

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   What is a new world owl monkey?

   • The New World subfamily Aotinae consists of the genus Aotus, commonly called owl monkeys. The genus includes 11 species, which range over a variety of forest habitats, from Panama to northern Argentina.

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9. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › fullOwl Monkeys (Aotinae) - Corley - Wiley Online Library

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   Sep 14, 2016 · Commonly called owl monkeys, species of Aotus are also known as night monkeys, douroucoulis, and mirikinás. While the genus was first described as a single species, Aotus trivirgatus , 11 species are now recognized, based on karyotype (the number of chromosomes), susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum (a pathogen of human malaria), and ...