Social grooming between squirrel monkeys and uakaris in a seminatural environment

Abordo, Enrique J.; Mittermeier, Russel A.; Jerome, Lee; Mason, Paul

doi:10.1007/bf02381419

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“…Most groups number about 50 [15,23,25,27]. C. e. calvus [3], C. c. rubicundus [65] and C. c. ucayalii [16, 17J have similar group sizes, with a maximum of 120 in C. c. ucayalii [ 17]. Both C. c. calvus troops [3] and C. c. ucayalii troops [16,30] frequently subdivide to forage.…”

Section: Group Sizementioning

confidence: 99%

The Ecology, Biogeography and Conservation of the Uakaris, Cacajao (Pitheciinae)

Barnett¹,

Brandon-Jones²

1997

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With the sakis (Pithecia) and the bearded sakis (Chiropotes), the uakaris (Cacajao) constitute the cebid subfamily, Pitheciinae. The most recent revision recognized six Cacajao subspecies in two species, confined to the Amazon basin. Before 1970 most field information derived from 19th century travellers. Studies still lag behind those of other cebid genera. This paper summarises the known ecology of Cacajao, and identifies future research and conservation priorities. The relevance of Pleistocene refugia and metachromism in analysing its biogeography is discussed. Range size remains obscure but, with the exception of C. c. calvus, may be extensive, as all other subspecies appear to migrate in the dry season from flooded riverine forest to terra firme. Observed group size ranges from 5 to 50, indicating the operation of a fission-fusion society. Social organization appears to be multi-male and non-hierarchical. This accords with the minimal sexual dimorphism. The highly developed canines function primarily as fruit openers. Cacajao is a dietary specialist on hard-shelled fruit, and appears unique among Amazonian cebids in its dependence (at least seasonally) on riverine forests. Hunting may be a problem locally, but local taboos sometimes offer protection. They appear vulnerable to habitat disturbance. On the Rio Negro, the range of C. m. melanocephalus appears to have greatly diminished. To ensure protection of viable populations, the inferred dietary dependence on seasonal migration may require accommodation. Research priorities include the status, habitat preference, diet and social ecology of all taxa except C. c. calvus. A more complete knowledge of the biogeography of the genus would be valuable.

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Section: Group Sizementioning

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The Ecology, Biogeography and Conservation of the Uakaris, Cacajao (Pitheciinae)

Barnett¹,

Brandon-Jones²

1997

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“…Interspecific social grooming has been ob served in polyspecific associations of wild Old World cercopithecines and colobines [4,7,14,17,19] and of wild and semifree New World cebids [ 1,13,16]. Although data from the wild are lacking, the present study indi cates that interspecific social grooming may also occur in mixed troops of tamarins.…”

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confidence: 71%

Interspecific Social Grooming in a Mixed Troop of Tamarins, Saguinus mystax and Saguinus fuscicollis (Platyrrhini: Callitrichidae), in an Outdoor Enclosure

Heymann¹,

Valdez²

1988

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“…Less systematic associations between squirrel monkeys and a number of other platyrrhines have also been reported. These include howlers, Alouatta [Mendes Pontes, 1997;Haugaasen & Peres, 2009], titis, Callicebus,and tamarins, Saguinus [Baldwin & Baldwin, 1981;Mittermeier et al, 1999;Terborgh & Janson, 1986], uacaris, Cacajao [Abordo et al, 1975;Leonard & Bennett, 1996], sakis, Pithecia [Haugaasen & Peres, 2009], spider monkeys, Ateles [Mendes Pontes, 1997], and bearded sakis, Chiropotes [Silva & Ferrari, 2008;Veiga, 2006]. Given the distinct foraging and ranging characteristics of these different species, in most cases these associations appear to represent random encounters at specific sites such as feeding trees.…”

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Polyspecific associations between squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) and other primates in eastern Amazonia

Pinheiro

Ferrari

Lopes

2011

American J Primatol

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One of the most common types of polyspecific association observed in Neotropical primate communities is that between squirrel monkeys (Saimiri) and capuchins (Cebus). The present study focused on association patterns in two Saimiri sciureus groups in eastern Brazilian Amazonia, between March and October, 2009. The associations were analyzed in terms of the species involved, the degree of association, and niche breadth and overlap. The study involved two S. sciureus groups (B4 and GI) on the right and left bank of the Tocantins River, respectively, within the area of the Tucuruí reservoir in southeastern Pará. Relations between species were classified as associations (individuals within 50 m and moving in the same direction), and encounters (individuals within 50 m and no coordinated movement). Group B4 was in association with Cebus apella during 100% of monitoring, and with Chiropotes satanas in 20.2%. By contrast, Group GI associated with Cebus 54.8% of the time, and with Chiropotes utahickae 2.5%. Encounters with Alouatta belzebul and Saguinus niger were recorded at both sites, with Aotus azarae and Dasyprocta prymnolopha at B4, and with Callicebus moloch, Dasyproct aleporina, Mazama gouazoubira, and Nasua nasua at GI. Overall, Saimiri had a broader niche than Cebus in terms of vertical spacing and diet, but not for substrate use. This pattern did not appear to be affected by association. While group GI spent significantly (P < 0.05) more time in association with Cebus during the wet season, group B4 associated with Chiropotes more during the dry season. Despite the higher association rates, niche overlap was greater for all variables at B4. This may reflect differences in the ranging and foraging patterns at the two sites, and the varying potential benefits of association for Saimiri.

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Social grooming between squirrel monkeys and uakaris in a seminatural environment

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

The Ecology, Biogeography and Conservation of the Uakaris, Cacajao (Pitheciinae)

The Ecology, Biogeography and Conservation of the Uakaris, Cacajao (Pitheciinae)

Interspecific Social Grooming in a Mixed Troop of Tamarins, Saguinus mystax and Saguinus fuscicollis (Platyrrhini: Callitrichidae), in an Outdoor Enclosure

Polyspecific associations between squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) and other primates in eastern Amazonia

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