White-Faced Saki Monkey

White-Faced Saki Monkeys weigh about 4 to 5 pounds on average and grow to about 12 to 16 inches long. This species shows a strong difference between males and females. Males have black fur and bright white faces, while females are typically brown with lighter striping around the head. Their long, bushy fur and agile bodies help them move quickly through the forest canopy.

White-Faced Saki Monkeys live primarily in tropical forests, though they can also be found in savannas and palm forests. They are arboreal, which means they spend most of their lives in the trees.

White-Faced Saki Monkeys mostly eat fruit, leaves, seeds, flowers, and termites. They may also occasionally eat birds and bats.

White-Faced Saki Monkeys typically live in small family groups made up of an adult male and female and their offspring. Females usually give birth to one baby between December and April after a gestation period of about 163 to 176 days. They may share parts of their habitat with other species of primates and use vocalizations to help keep their group together. They live about 15 years on average in the wild and can live up to 35 years in human care.

White-Faced Saki Monkeys are sometimes called “Flying Jacks” because of the way they leap dramatically from tree to tree. They are active during the day and are well adapted for moving through the upper levels of the rainforest.

Least Concern