Black-Capped Capuchin Monkey Latest News
Recently, the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has imported eight black-capped capuchin monkeys (Sapajus apella) from South Africa under an animal exchange programme.
About Black-Capped Capuchin Monkey
- Black-capped capuchin (Sapajus apella) is also known as tufted capuchins.
- Distribution: It is native to South America, where they are ubiquitous throughout the Amazon River Basin.
- Habitat: It is mainly found in tropical, subtropical, dry, submontane, savannah, mangrove forests.
Behavior and Lifestyle of Black-Capped Capuchin Monkey
- Black-capped capuchins are predominantly arboreal and diurnal species.
- Communication: Black-capped capuchin monkeys communicate with one another through vocalizations, body language, tactile methods, and olfactory cues.
- Diet: It is classified as omnivores, their diet consists of fruit, seeds, nuts, insects, lizards, eggs and crustaceans.
- Ecological Role: Feeding upon fruit, the capuchins become seed dispersers of certain forest plants.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Least Concern
Key Facts about the Bannerghatta Biological Park
- It has been an integral part of Bannerghatta National Park and emerged out as an independent establishment in 2002.
- It is located about 22kms south of Bengaluru city, Karnataka.
- It has different units such as Zoo, Safari, Butterfly Park, and Rescue Centre (Conservation of Captive animals).
- It is the first biological park in India to have a fenced, forested elephant sanctuary.
Source: TH
Last updated on January, 2026
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