Collins’ squirrel monkey[1] is a species of squirrel monkey endemic to Brazil. Collins’ squirrel monkeys have long tails and small, compact bodies.
- Despite its length, the tail is non-prehensile. However, it offers exceptional poise and balance when moving quickly through the trees like a squirrel.
- Their little hands are equipped with nails, not claws, improving their grasping and clinging skills.
- The Collins’ squirrel monkey’s fur is brownish-gray, mainly in color. However, the fur on the legs is bright yellow.
- The yellow fur also mixes with the gray fur on the chest and top of the head.
- The pointed ears are topped with white fur, and white fur surrounds the dark eyes.
