Species: Pithecia pithecia
Geographic Range: Northern South America
Size: 12-16 inches (head and body), 3-5 lbs.
Lifespan: 14 years in the wild, up to 35 years in captivity
Conservation Status: Least concern
Como’s Sakis
Find them in the Primate Building.
Fun Facts
- A saki’s tail is approximately as long as its body.
- Sakis eat unripe fruit which is not palatable to most other primates.