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

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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 /).

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   Mar 13, 2024 · The Colombian night monkey (Aotus lemurinus) is known by a host of other common names and is found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Owl monkeys have incredibly tight...

4. www.tropicalconservationfund.org › nightmonkeysLife History and Ecological Adaptations of Night Monkeys ...

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   Night monkeys (Aotus), also known as owl monkeys, are New World primates found across Central and South America, ranging from Panama to northern Argentina. Belonging to the family Aotidae, they are characterized by their nocturnal lifestyle and distinctive owl-like appearance.

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6. 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.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spix's_Night_MonkeySpix's night monkey - Wikipedia

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   Spix's night monkey (Aotus vociferans), also known as the Colombian gray night monkey, noisy night monkey and Spix's owl monkey, is a night monkey species from South America. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nancy_Ma's_night_monkeyNancy Ma's night monkey - Wikipedia

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   Nancy Ma's night monkey (Aotus nancymaae) is a night monkey species from South America. It is found in Brazil and Peru. The species is named after Dr. Nancy Shui-Fong Ma. [3] It is known in medical research as a model organism for studying the Duffy antigen.

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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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   Did Nancy Ma's Night monkeys have the same oxytocin?

   • It is known in medical research as a model organism for studying the Duffy antigen. Nancy Ma's night monkeys have also been found to have an evolutionary pattern change in the hormone oxytocin. It was believed that all placental mammals had the same OXT amino acid chain until the discovery of a change in this New World monkey and others.

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   Are night monkeys harmful to humans?

   • There are no known adverse effects of night monkeys on humans. Aotus species are includes in CITES Appendix II and are considered "least concern" for extinction by the IUCN, with the exception of A. lemurinus and A. miconax, which are considered vulnerable.

   ADW: Aotidae: INFORMATION

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   What adaptations do night monkeys have?

   • Night monkeys have several adaptations that enable their nocturnal lifestyle. They possess large eyes with a high density of rod cells, enhancing their night vision. Their retinas are specialized for low-light conditions, allowing them to navigate and forage in the dark.

   Life History and Ecological Adaptations of Night Monkeys (Aotus spp.)

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   Are night monkeys quadrupedal?

   • Night monkeys are some of the most completely quadrupedal monkeys—even when resting, they almost always support some of their weight with one or both hands. They are adept leapers, able to cross a 13 foot (4 m) gap in a single jump.

   Spix’s Night Monkey, Aotus vociferans

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   Are owl monkeys unfaithful?

   • "Owl monkeys are one of the few mammals where we have absolutely no evidence of unfaithfulness; there’s not a single genetic data point that suggests that males and females in pair relationships – who sleep together, feed together, move together – are not exclusively mating with each other," continued Fernandez-Duque.

   Meet The Owl Monkey: The World’s Only Nocturnal Monkey Species

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10. animaldiversity.org › accounts › AotidaeADW: Aotidae: INFORMATION

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    Night monkeys are found in southern Central America through South America as far south as Bolivia, northeastern Argentina, and Paraguay. The genus Aotus is the second most widely distributed New World monkey genus, with howler monkeys being more widely distributed. (Cawthon Lang and Fernandez-Duque, 2005; Martin, 2004; Nowak, 1991)