There are about 52 known species of New World monkeys in Peru, particularly in the Peruvian Amazon. Among these are species of marmoset, woolly monkey, and others.

Common name Scientific name Conservation status Black-capped squirrel monkey Saimiri boliviensis Least Concern Goeldi's monkey Callimico goeldii Vulnerable Golden-mantled tamarin Saguinus tripartitus Least ConcernMadidi titi monkeyPlecturocebus aureipalatiiLeast ConcernNancy Ma's night monkeyAotus nancymaaePeruvian night monkeyAotus miconaxEndangered Purus red howler Alouatta puruensis Least Concern Red titi monkey Plecturocebus discolor Least ConcernSan Martin titi monkeyPlecturocebus oenantheCritically Endangered Tufted capuchin monkey Sapajus apella Least Concern Yellow-tailed woolly monkey Oreonax flavicauda Critically Endangered

See also List of mammals of Peru

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