Black-Capped Capuchin Monkey

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.

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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