ENEndangered
Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey
Saimiri oerstedii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CEBIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey classified as Endangered?
Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey live?
Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey?
The main threats to Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey are 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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