- Pitheciinae
Taxobox
name = PitheciinaeMSW3 Groves|pages=146-148]
image_width = 200px
image_caption =White-faced Saki ("Pithicia pithecia")
regnum =Animal ia
phylum =Chordata
classis =Mammal ia
ordo =Primate s
familia =Pitheciidae
subfamilia = Pitheciinae
subfamilia_authority = Mivart, 1865
subdivision_ranks = Genera
subdivision = "Pithecia " "Chiropotes " "Cacajao "Pitheciinae is a subfamily of the
New World monkey familyPitheciidae . It contains three genera and 9 species. Pitheciines are forest dwellers from northern and centralSouth America , east of theAndes .They are small to medium sized
primate s, with a stocky build due to their closeskin . The skin is covered in shaggyfur , its coloring varies depending upon species from black to grey and brown up to white. Parts of the face can be bald. The tail, which is not used for grasping but for balance, is also hairy, although theuakari 's tail is only a stub.Like most New World monkeys, they are diurnal and
arboreal . They are good climbers and spend the majority of their life in the trees. They live in groups ranging in number from small groups (such as with thesaki monkey s ) to as many as 50 animals. They communicate with a set of sounds which typically includes high cries and a nearly bird-like twitter.Pitheciines are generally
omnivore s, the main part of their diet coming from fruits and insects. This is supplemented by flowers, buds, nuts and small vertebrates. Large canines help them to break through the hard rind of the unripe fruits.Births are typically of single offspring with a gestation time of about 5 to 6 months. They typically reach maturity at approximately 3 to 4 years and can become up to 15 years old.
Classification
* Family
Pitheciidae : titis, sakis and uakaris
** Subfamily Pitheciinae
*** Genus "Pithecia "
****White-faced Saki , "Pithecia pithecia"
****Monk Saki , "Pithecia monachus"
****Rio Tapajós Saki , "Pithecia irrorata"
****Equatorial Saki , "Pithecia aequatorialis"
****White-footed Saki , "Pithecia albicans"
*** Genus "Chiropotes "
****Black Bearded Saki , "Chiropotes satanas"
****Red-backed Bearded Saki , "Chiropotes chiropotes"
****Brown-backed Bearded Saki , "Chiropotes israelita"
****Uta Hick's Bearded Saki , "Chiropotes utahickae"
****White-nosed Saki , "Chiropotes albinasus"
*** Genus "Cacajao"
****Black-headed Uakari , "Cacajao melanocephalus"
****Bald Uakari , "Cacajao calvus"
****Ayres Uakari , "Cacajao ayresii"*
** SubfamilyCallicebinae
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