Weeping Capuchin Monkey Skull

Description

Weeping Capuchin Monkey Skull measures 3.9 inches. The Weeping Capuchin Monkey Skull is museum quality polyurethane cast. Made in USA. Cast of an original California Academy of Sciences. Cebuss olivaceus is the scientific name. Our precise skull can be used as a teaching tool, museum skull exhibit, home decor skull, or office decor skull. 2-part skull (separate cranium & jaw).

Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebuss olivaceus weigh approximately 3 kg. They receive their name from a black triangle of dark fur centered on their foreheads. Generally this species is light brown to brown with yellow and gray tinges on varying parts of their bodies. Their “wedge cap” starts between the eyes and extends backwards to cover the top of the head. Their faces are hairless and surrounded by light brown or blonde fur.

Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebuss olivaceus are omnivorous and eat both animal and plant foods. Foraging behavior varies seasonally, as well as with age and sex. In general, these monkeys spend approximately equal amounts of time exploiting animal and plant resources.

The exception to this are infant Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebuss olivaceus that spend far more time foraging for plants foods than animals. Most of the plant food consumed is ripe fruit, the majority of which are figs. Cebuss olivaceus animal prey is almost exclusively invertebrates. Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebuss olivaceus prey consists of snails, wasps, caterpillars, grasshoppers, ants, birds eggs and many insects that inhabit palm crowns.

Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebuss olivaceus are from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, Venezuela and possibly northern Colombia. The genus Cebus is divided into several different species. Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebus olivaceus is known to dwell in tall, primary forest and travel over long distances during the day.

Weeping Capuchins Monkey or Cebuss olivaceus have also been known to rub millipedes against their fur, especially in the rainy seasons, as a potential means of mosquito repellent.

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