CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
\kˈapət͡ʃˌɪn mˈʌnkɪz], \kˈapətʃˌɪn mˈʌnkɪz], \k_ˈa_p_ə_tʃ_ˌɪ_n m_ˈʌ_n_k_ɪ_z]\
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A genus of the family CEBIDAE, subfamily CEBINAE, consisting of four species which are divided into two groups, the tufted and untufted. C. apella has tufts of hair over the eyes and sides of the head. The remaining species are without tufts - C. capucinus, C. nigrivultatus, and C. albifrons. Cebus inhabits the forests of Central and South America.
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