Pithecia napensis Lönnberg, 1938

Common Names and Taxonomic Grouping

The Napo saki (Pithecia napensis), also called the Napo monk saki, is a species of saki monkey, which is a type of New World monkey.

Native Distribution

Its native range covers parts of eastern Ecuador and northern Peru.

Etymology

The species gets its name from the Napo River, which is located within its geographic range.

Initial Taxonomic Description

Originally, Lönnberg described this taxon in 1938 as the subspecies Pithecia monachus napensis.

Historical Synonym Status

It was later treated as a synonym of Pithecia monachus monachus.

1987 Taxonomic Classification

In 1987, Hershkovitz kept this taxon classified under Pithecia monachus.

2014 Taxonomic Status Change

It was finally elevated to full species status in 2014.