Uakari (UK: / w ə ˈ k ɑːr i /, [2] US: / w ɑː-/) [3] is the common name for the New World monkeys from the genus Cacajao. Both the English and scientific names are believed to have originated from indigenous languages.

May 27, 2024 · The Uakari is a species of small monkey, indigenous to the tropical rainforests of South America, where they are inclined to be found in the damp jungle close to the water. The Uakari is most renowned for its naked face which commonly ranges in color from pink to deep red.

The bald uakari or bald-headed uakari (pronounced ‘wakari’) is one of four species of uakari, a small new world monkey, found only in the western Amazon in várzea forests of Brazil and Peru.

The bald uakari (Cacajao calvus) or bald-headed uakari is a small New World monkey characterized by a very short tail; bright, crimson face; a bald head; and long coat. [4] The bald uakari is restricted to várzea forests and other wooded habitats near water in the western Amazon of Brazil and Peru. [2]

Jul 21, 2008 · Uakaris are predominantly arboreal quadrupeds, most frequently walking, running, clamber-running, leaping and bridging in the upper and middle-upper levels of the forest canopy (Walker 1996; Walker & Ayres 1996; Boubli 1997a; Barnett 2005). Less frequently, arm-swinging is used, and on rare occasions, bipedal movement is seen (Boubli 1997a).

Uakari, (genus Cacajao), any of several types of short-tailed South American monkeys with shaggy fur, humanlike ears, and distinctive bald faces that become flushed when the animal is excited. In two of the three colour forms, the face is bright red.

Bald uakaris are small South American primates with striking bald heads and bright red faces. (They may be attractive to mates because malarial or sick animals develop pale...

Dec 29, 2023 · The obscure Bald Uakari (Cacajao Calvus) is an acrobatic Amazonian monkey with a flaming red face uniquely adapted to periodically flooded forests. Surprising insights on its taxonomy, specialized seed-based diet, unusual social life, habitat flexibility, and urgent need to conserve diminishing flooded forest habitat across the Amazon Basin.

The golden-backed uakari (Cacajao melanocephalus) or black-headed uakari, is a New World primate from the family Pitheciidae. It lives in the Amazon Rainforest, and is found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It has black hair covering its body, except for a reddish abdomen, tail, and upper limbs, and a bald face.