| Common name |
Grey-legged douroucouli, also known as the owl monkey |
| Specific name |
Aotus lemurinus Griseimembra |
| Family |
Cebidae |
| Behaviour |
Owl monkeys are the only truly nocturnal monkey and inhabit the forests of much of South America. They emerge just before sunset when daytime predators and competitors have roosted. |
| Diet |
Fruits, insects, nectar and leaves, occasional lizards, frogs and eggs. |
| Habitat |
Primary and secondary lowland rain forest to montane forest. |
| Status |
Lower risk. |
| Location |
Brazil and Peru |
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