Saimiri

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.600.150.710.710

**Synonyms:** - Monkey, Squirrel - Squirrel Monkey