Geoffroy’s monk saki[1], also called monk saki, is a species of saki monkey, a New-World primate native to South America.
- Always desperate for a haircut, Geoffroy’s monk saki is a smaller primate with dark, shaggy fur.
- Their partially bare face is surrounded by a densely fringed hairstyle reminiscent of his namesake, a monk.
- Their bodies are typically black with light gray feet and hands, giving them an aged appearance. However, they can grasp branches with long, dexterous fingers.
- Their short hind limbs are designed to leap great distances quickly, perfect for living high in the trees.
- A Geoffroy’s monk saki tail is as thick and hairy as the rest of the body. However, it isn’t prehensile and sometimes hangs over branch edges like a particularly dirty feather duster.
