Lifespan
21 years
in the wild, 27 years under human care
Lifespan
in the wild, 27 years under human care
Diet
and insects
Habitat
and canopy level of tropical primary and secondary rainforest
Range
and South America
Squirrel monkeys are popular as pets. Illegal hunting and capture for the pet trade or medical research pose threats to their continued survival in the wild. Do not keep exotic pets and get your pets only from responsible sources.