Primates discovered in the 2000s
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This page is a list of species of the order Primates described in the 2000s. See also parent page Mammals discovered in the 2000s
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(Callithrix acariensis) and Manicore Marmoset
(C. manicorensis) were two new species of marmoset
discovered in Brazil
in 2000.
(Microcebus sambiranensis), Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur
(M. berthae) and Northern Rufous Mouse Lemur
(M. tavaratra) were three species of tiny lemur
discovered in Madagascar in 2000.
were named: Southern Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus adipicaudatus), Furry-eared Dwarf Lemur
(C. crossleyi), Lesser Iron-gray Dwarf Lemur
(C. minusculus), Greater Iron-gray Dwarf Lemur (C.ravus), and Sibree's Dwarf Lemur
(C.sibreei).
(Callicebus bernhardi) and Stephen Nash's Titi
(Callicebus stephennashi) were two new species of titi
discovered in Brazil
in 2002.
(Macaca munzala), discovered in India
in 2004. Known to the locals as Munzala, it is thought to be most closely related to the Assam Macaque
and Tibetan Macaque
, and is the first macaque
species to be discovered since 1908.
, or Highland Mangabey, (Rungwecebus kipunji), discovered in Tanzania
in 2005. Originally grouped within the genus
Lophocebus, the distinctive monkey with mohawk
-style hair was declared as a member of a new genus in 2006.
, or avahi, which was discovered in the 1990s, was named Bemaraha Woolly Lemur (Avahi cleesei), after the British comedian John Cleese
. Another new avahi was previously named in 2001 – Sambirano Woolly Lemur
(Avahi unicolor).
(Callicebus aureipalatii), a type of titi
from Bolivia
, got its name from the fact a charity auction was held in 2005 to name the species. The auction was won by online casino Goldenpalace.com
, who bid $650,000 to name the monkey (aureipalatii is Latin for 'of the Golden Palace'). The money went towards maintaining the monkeys' home, the Madidi National Park.
(L. seali) are two species of sportive lemur
from Madagascar
, identified in 2005 by Edward Louis of Henry Doorly Zoo
in Omaha
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(Microcebus lehilahytsara), discovered in Madagascar
and presented in 2005. The Northern Giant Mouse Lemur
(Mirza zaza), was also discovered to be a distinct species to Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur (Mirza coquereli), and announced at the same time.
(Cebus queirozi) was discovered near Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
in 2006. Some suspect that rather than a new species, however, it is a rediscovery of a monkey named Simia flavia, known only from a drawing by German taxonomist Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber
.
have been identified. Genetic tests revealed the Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
(Lepilemur ruficaudatus) is in fact three separate species, and the Gray-backed Sportive Lemur
(Lepilemur dorsalis) was split into two. The lemurs show no obvious morphological differences, but are in communities separated geographically by rivers.
reported on the finding of a new species of uakari
.
was first described by Thomas Defler, Marta Bueno and Javier Garcia in 2010. It is highly endangered due to habitat fragmentation and a small population.
was described by Ferrari, Sena, Schneider, and Silva Jr. in 2010.
was first described by Thomas Geissmann, Ngwe Lwin, Saw Soe Aung, Thet Naing Aung, Zin Myo Aung, Tony Htin Hla, Mark Grindley, and Frank Momberg in 2010.
Mammals discovered in the 2000s
Although the mammals are well studied in comparison to other animal groups, a number of new species are still being discovered. This list includes extant mammal species discovered, formally named, or brought to public light in the year 2000 or later...
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Rio Acari Marmoset Callithrix acariensis and Manicore Marmoset C. manicorensis
Rio Acari MarmosetRio Acari Marmoset
The Rio Acari marmoset, Mico acariensis, is a marmoset species endemic to Brazil.-References:...
(Callithrix acariensis) and Manicore Marmoset
Manicore Marmoset
The Manicore marmoset is a marmoset species endemic to Brazil. It was discovered less than 200 miles from Manaus, near the Madeira River. Its body is light grey, with orange legs, a black tail, a pinkish face, and naked ears. It is about 9 inches long, excluding the tail, and it has a 15-inch...
(C. manicorensis) were two new species of marmoset
Marmoset
Marmosets are the 22 New World monkey species of the genera Callithrix, Cebuella, Callibella, and Mico. All four genera are part of the biological family Callitrichidae. The term marmoset is also used in reference to the Goeldi's Monkey, Callimico goeldii, which is closely related.Most marmosets...
discovered in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
in 2000.
Mouse Lemurs Microcebus sambiranensis, M. berthae, M. tavaratra
The Sambirano Mouse LemurSambirano Mouse Lemur
The Sambirano mouse lemur is a small, recently discovered primate, and like the other mouse lemurs can only be found on the island of Madagascar. The dorsal side is both cinnamon and rufous-cinnamon, and is grey ventrally...
(Microcebus sambiranensis), Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur
Madame Berthe's Mouse Lemur
Madame Berthe's mouse lemur or Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest of the mouse lemurs and the smallest primate in the world; the average body length is and seasonal weight is around...
(M. berthae) and Northern Rufous Mouse Lemur
Northern Rufous Mouse Lemur
The northern rufous mouse lemur , northern brown mouse lemur, or Tavaratra mouse lemur is found in North-western Madagascar in Ankarana Reserve....
(M. tavaratra) were three species of tiny lemur
Lemur
Lemurs are a clade of strepsirrhine primates endemic to the island of Madagascar. They are named after the lemures of Roman mythology due to the ghostly vocalizations, reflective eyes, and the nocturnal habits of some species...
discovered in Madagascar in 2000.
Dwarf Lemurs Cheirogaleus adipicaudatus, C. crossleyi, C. minisculus, C. ravus, C. sibreei
In 2001 five new species of dwarf lemurCheirogaleidae
Cheirogaleidae is the family of strepsirrhine primates that contains the various dwarf and mouse lemurs. Like all other lemurs, cheirogaleids live exclusively on the island of Madagascar.-Characteristics:...
were named: Southern Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur (Cheirogaleus adipicaudatus), Furry-eared Dwarf Lemur
Furry-eared Dwarf Lemur
The furry-eared dwarf lemur , or Crossley's dwarf lemur, only found on the island of Madagascar, as with all other lemurs. It has a pelage coloration that is red-brown dorsally and gray ventrally. The eye-rings of this species are blackish and the ears are black inside and out. The dental formula...
(C. crossleyi), Lesser Iron-gray Dwarf Lemur
Lesser Iron-gray Dwarf Lemur
The lesser iron-gray dwarf lemur , or large iron-gray dwarf lemur, is a small nocturnal lemur endemic to Madagascar.This species is only known from Ambositra....
(C. minusculus), Greater Iron-gray Dwarf Lemur (C.ravus), and Sibree's Dwarf Lemur
Sibree's Dwarf Lemur
Sibree's dwarf lemur is a small nocturnal lemur endemic to Madagascar.The name of this dwarf lemur commemorates the English missionary and naturalist James Sibree ....
(C.sibreei).
Sambirano Woolly Lemur A. unicolor
See this sectionPrince Bernhard's Titi Callicebus bernhardi and Stephen Nash's Titi Callicebus stephennashi
Prince Bernhard's TitiPrince Bernhard's Titi
Prince Bernhard's titi is a species of titi, a type of New World monkey, endemic to Brazil. It was formally described in 2002 by Marc van Roosmalen and Russell Mittermeier, and named after Prince Bernard of the Netherlands. This titi has dark orange sideburns and chest, a reddish brown back, and a...
(Callicebus bernhardi) and Stephen Nash's Titi
Stephen Nash's Titi
Stephen Nash's titi , also known as just Nash's titi or Stephen Nash's monkey, is a species of titi, a type of New World monkey, endemic to the eastern bank of the Purus River in Brazil. It was discovered by Marc van Roosmalen in 2001 when local fishermen brought specimens to his breeding center....
(Callicebus stephennashi) were two new species of titi
Titi
The titis, or titi monkeys, are the New World monkeys of the genus Callicebus. They are the only extant members of the Callicebinae subfamily, which also contains the extinct genera Xenothrix, Antillothrix, Paralouatta, Carlocebus, Homunculus, Lagonimico and possibly also Tremacebus.Titis live in...
discovered in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
in 2002.
Arunachal Macaque Macaca munzala
Arunachal MacaqueArunachal Macaque
The Arunachal macaque , a relatively large brown primate with a comparatively short tail, is a macaque native to Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India. Its species name comes from Munzala as it was called by the Dirang Monpa tribe...
(Macaca munzala), discovered in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in 2004. Known to the locals as Munzala, it is thought to be most closely related to the Assam Macaque
Assam Macaque
The Assam macaque is a macaque of the Old World monkey family native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, the species is listed as Near Threatened by IUCN, as it is experiencing significant declines due to hunting, habitat degradation and fragmentation.- Characteristics :The Assam macaque has...
and Tibetan Macaque
Tibetan macaque
The Tibetan macaque , also known as the Chinese stump-tailed macaque or Milne-Edwards' macaque, is found from eastern Tibet east to Guangdong and north to Shaanxi in China and has recently been reported from north-eastern India. This species lives in subtropical forests at altitude that range from...
, and is the first macaque
Macaque
The macaques constitute a genus of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. - Description :Aside from humans , the macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from Japan to Afghanistan and, in the case of the barbary macaque, to North Africa...
species to be discovered since 1908.
Kipunji Ryngwecebus kipunji
KipunjiKipunji
The kipunji is a species of Old World monkey that lives in the highland forests of Tanzania. It is the only member of its genus. Also known as the highland mangabey, it is about three feet long and has long brown fur, which stands in tufts on the sides and top of its head. Its face and eyelids...
, or Highland Mangabey, (Rungwecebus kipunji), discovered in Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
in 2005. Originally grouped within the genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
Lophocebus, the distinctive monkey with mohawk
Mohawk hairstyle
The mohawk is a hairstyle in which, in the most common variety, both sides of the head are shaven, leaving a strip of noticeably longer hair...
-style hair was declared as a member of a new genus in 2006.
Bemaraha Woolly Lemur Avahi cleesei (2005) and Sambirano Woolly Lemur A. unicolor (2001)
In 2005 a new species of woolly lemurWoolly lemur
The woolly lemurs, also known as avahis or woolly indris, are nine species of strepsirrhine primates. Like all other lemurs, they live only on the island of Madagascar....
, or avahi, which was discovered in the 1990s, was named Bemaraha Woolly Lemur (Avahi cleesei), after the British comedian John Cleese
John Cleese
John Marwood Cleese is an English actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report...
. Another new avahi was previously named in 2001 – Sambirano Woolly Lemur
Sambirano Woolly Lemur
The Sambirano woolly lemur , also known as the Sambirano avahi or Unicolor woolly lemur, is a species of woolly lemur native to western Madagascar....
(Avahi unicolor).
Golden Palace Monkey Cellicebus aureipalatii
The GoldenPalace.com MonkeyGoldenPalace.com Monkey
The Madidi titi, or the GoldenPalace.com monkey is a titi, a kind of New World monkey, discovered in western Bolivia's Madidi National Park in 2004.-Distribution:...
(Callicebus aureipalatii), a type of titi
Titi
The titis, or titi monkeys, are the New World monkeys of the genus Callicebus. They are the only extant members of the Callicebinae subfamily, which also contains the extinct genera Xenothrix, Antillothrix, Paralouatta, Carlocebus, Homunculus, Lagonimico and possibly also Tremacebus.Titis live in...
from Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, got its name from the fact a charity auction was held in 2005 to name the species. The auction was won by online casino Goldenpalace.com
GoldenPalace.com
GoldenPalace.com is an online casino, hosted at Mohawk Internet Technologies, which is located in the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory near Montreal. They are well-known for their publicity stunts. They are also known for large 'bonuses' which must be waged a comparatively excessive fifty times before...
, who bid $650,000 to name the monkey (aureipalatii is Latin for 'of the Golden Palace'). The money went towards maintaining the monkeys' home, the Madidi National Park.
Mitsinjo Sportive Lemur Lepilemur mitsinjoensis and Seal's Sportive Lemur L. seali
Mitsinjo Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur mitsinjonensis) and Seal's Sportive LemurSeal's Sportive Lemur
Seal's sportive lemur , or Anjanaharibe-Sud sportive lemur, is a sportive lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is a large sportive lemur with a total length of about 57 to 64 centimeters, of which 25 to 28 centimeters are tail. Seal's sportive lemur is found in northeastern Madagascar, living in...
(L. seali) are two species of sportive lemur
Sportive lemur
The sportive lemurs are the medium sized primates that make up the Lepilemuridae family. The family consists of only one extant genus, Lepilemur, as well as the extinct genus Megaladapis. They are closely related to the other lemurs and exclusively live on the island of Madagascar...
from Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
, identified in 2005 by Edward Louis of Henry Doorly Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
The Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3701 South 10th Street.It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its mission is conservation, research, recreation, and education.Omaha's Henry Doorly...
in Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
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Goodman's Mouse Lemur Microcebus lehilahytsara and Northern Giant Mouse Lemur Mirza zaza
Goodman's Mouse LemurGoodman's Mouse Lemur
Goodman's mouse lemur is a species of mouse lemur from Andasibe in eastern Madagascar. It is thought to have diverged from other mouse lemurs in the region about 2 million years ago....
(Microcebus lehilahytsara), discovered in Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
and presented in 2005. The Northern Giant Mouse Lemur
Northern Giant Mouse Lemur
The northern giant mouse lemur , or northern dwarf lemur, was discovered to be a species in 2005 by Kappeler et al. from the German primates centre and the University of Göttingen. Before, both populations of giant mouse lemurs were believed to belong to one species. The northern giant mouse lemurs...
(Mirza zaza), was also discovered to be a distinct species to Coquerel's Giant Mouse Lemur (Mirza coquereli), and announced at the same time.
Blond Capuchin Cebus querozi
The Blond CapuchinBlond Capuchin
The blond capuchin is a species of the Cebus apella group in capuchin monkeys, the genus Cebus. This critically endangered species was rediscovered in 2006. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil, and it is estimated that only about 180 individuals remain.-Classification:The blond capuchin was first...
(Cebus queirozi) was discovered near Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
in 2006. Some suspect that rather than a new species, however, it is a rediscovery of a monkey named Simia flavia, known only from a drawing by German taxonomist Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber
Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber
Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber , often styled I.C.D. von Schreber, was a German naturalist.-Career:He was elected Professor of Materia medica at the University of Erlangen in 1769....
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Sportive Lemurs Lepilemur sp.
In 2006, researchers announced three new species of sportive lemurSportive lemur
The sportive lemurs are the medium sized primates that make up the Lepilemuridae family. The family consists of only one extant genus, Lepilemur, as well as the extinct genus Megaladapis. They are closely related to the other lemurs and exclusively live on the island of Madagascar...
have been identified. Genetic tests revealed the Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
The red-tailed sportive lemur , or red-tailed weasel lemur, is native to Madagascar like all lemurs. It is a nocturnal species feeding largely on leaves, though they also eat some fruit. Individuals weigh around 800 grams, and there is little sexual dimorphism...
(Lepilemur ruficaudatus) is in fact three separate species, and the Gray-backed Sportive Lemur
Gray-backed Sportive Lemur
The gray-backed sportive lemur , also known as gray's sportive lemur or back-striped sportive lemur, is a species of lemur in the Lepilemuridae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Lepilemur dorsalis) was split into two. The lemurs show no obvious morphological differences, but are in communities separated geographically by rivers.
Aracá Uakari (Cacajao ayresii)
New ScientistNew Scientist
New Scientist is a weekly non-peer-reviewed English-language international science magazine, which since 1996 has also run a website, covering recent developments in science and technology for a general audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of...
reported on the finding of a new species of uakari
Uakari
Uakari is the common name for the New World monkeys of the genus Cacajao. Both the English and scientific names are believed to have originated from indigenous languages....
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Caquetá Titi (Callicebus caquetensis)
The Caquetá TitiCaquetá Titi
The Caquetá titi , also known as the Red-Bearded Titi or the Bushy-Bearded Titi, is a species of titi monkey endemic to Colombia found in the Department of Caquetá region. Taxonomically, it is a member of the Callicebus cupreus group, following Shunsuke Kobayashi's Callicebus grouping...
was first described by Thomas Defler, Marta Bueno and Javier Garcia in 2010. It is highly endangered due to habitat fragmentation and a small population.
Rondon's Marmoset (Mico rondoni)
The Rondon's MarmosetRondon's Marmoset
Rondon's marmoset , also known as the Rondônia marmoset, is a small species of monkey from the family Callitrichidae found in the south-western Amazon in Brazil. It is endemic to the state of Rondônia, and its range bordered by the Rio Mamoré, Rio Madeira, Rio Ji-Paraná, and the Serra dos Pacaás...
was described by Ferrari, Sena, Schneider, and Silva Jr. in 2010.
Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri)
The Myanmar Snub-nosed MonkeyMyanmar snub-nosed monkey
The Myanmar snub-nosed monkey or Burmese snub-nosed monkey is a highly threatened species of colobine monkey found in northern Burma . The species is known in local dialects as mey nwoah . Rain allegedly causes it to sneeze due to the short upturned nasal flesh around its nostrils...
was first described by Thomas Geissmann, Ngwe Lwin, Saw Soe Aung, Thet Naing Aung, Zin Myo Aung, Tony Htin Hla, Mark Grindley, and Frank Momberg in 2010.