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 /).

Aotids are the only noc­tur­nal mon­keys in the New World. Night mon­keys use day nest sites in tree hol­lows, cav­i­ties in woody vines, and in ac­cu­mu­la­tions of leaves and sticks. They typ­i­cally …

New World monkeys are the five families of primates that are found in the tropical regions of Mexico, Central and South America: Callitrichidae, Cebidae, Aotidae, Pitheciidae, and …

The Aotidae family is a remarkable group of nocturnal primates, known for their monogamous relationships, cooperative parenting, and nocturnal lifestyle. Their role in seed dispersal and …

monkey, in general, any of nearly 200 species of tailed primate, with the exception of lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises. The presence of a tail (even if only a tiny nub), along with their narrow …

It is now widely accepted that there are between five and nine night monkey species, and eight species can be recognized as a basic minimum. Night monkeys provide a graphic example of …

Night monkeys, also known as owl monkeysor douroucoulis, are nocturnal New World monkeys of the genus Aotus, the only member of the family Aotidae. The genus comprises eleven species …

Commonly known as night monkeys or owl monkeys, it represents a fascinating lineage of New World primates, unique for their nocturnal lifestyle—a rarity among primates. These intriguing …

The night monkeys, also known as the owl monkeys or douroucoulis, are the members of the genus Aotus of New World monkeys (monotypic in family Aotidae). The only nocturnal …

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 …