Saimiri

Synonyms

Monkey, Squirrel

Monkeys, Squirrel

Saimirus

Squirrel Monkey

Squirrel Monkeys

A genus of the family CEBIDAE consisting of four species: S. boliviensis, S. orstedii (red-backed squirrel monkey), S. sciureus (common squirrel monkey), and S. ustus. They inhabit tropical rain forests in Central and South America. S. sciureus is used extensively in research studies.