Pale-faced Saki

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The Pale-faced Saki (Pithecia pithecia) is a new world monkey that resides primarily in tropical forests of South America.

The picture shows the lighter color facial hairs characteristic of the species.

They are omnivores, with a varied diet of fruit, nuts and small animals.

© 2004 Patricia A. Michaels.