Sacramento Zoo

Primate Classification Chart

Fill out the chart completely for the primate species you choose to observe.

Common name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scientific name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suborder: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Infraorder: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Superfamily: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Family: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Genus: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Species (also list subspecies if applicable) ____________________________________________________________________

Number of primates observed in enclosure: __________________________________________________________________

Describe the coloring and any identifying markings of the primate: _______________________________________

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Identify the primate group (Prosimian, New World Monkey, Old world Monkey, Ape):

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Describe the features that you used to identify which primate group this species belongs to:

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Is there sexual dimorphism in this species, if so, describe what is dimorphic: ____________________________

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In which countries does this primate live in the wild: _______________________________________________________

Describe the natural habitat of this primate: _________________________________________________________________

What is the primate’s natural diet in the wild: _______________________________________________________________

What is this primate’s natural locomotion pattern? (this may be different from what you observe)

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