White-faced Saki

The white-faced saki monkey (Pithecia pithecia) is an arboreal primate that inhabits the tropical forests of South America, mainly in Venezuela, Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname. This monkey is easily recognizable by the contrast between its dark fur and the striking white face of the males, while females have more uniform, grey-brown fur.

The white-faced saki monkey lives in small family groups and is primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide variety of fruits. It also feeds on seeds, leaves, insects, and sometimes small vertebrates. It spends most of its time in the tree canopy, using its long limbs and tail to move with agility. Its lifestyle is discreet, making it difficult to observe in its natural habitat.

Although classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN, the white-faced saki monkey is threatened by habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion.

Art print on Hahnemühle Rag Baryta 315g paper - Limited edition of 30 copies, across all sizes and media.