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.