The golden-bellied capuchin[1] (Sapajus xanthosternos), also called the buff-headed or yellow-breasted capuchin is a New World monkey species.
- Golden-bellied capuchins are a species of tufted capuchin. The “tuft” refers to the strands of dark hairs found along the crown of adult heads.
- Two tuft formed can look like horns; juveniles do not have these tufts. Their bodies are draped in light brown or dark brown fur.
- The fur is golden yellow along the shoulders and belly. The chest is the same golden yellow or golden red.
- Golden-bellied capuchins have small bodies, and their faces are light in color.
- The sides of their faces, hands, feet, and tail end are black.
