The Capuchin monkey is a small, intelligent New World monkey from the Cebidae family, found primarily in Central and South America. Known for their dexterous hands, high intelligence, and social complexity, capuchins are among the world's most well-known and studied primates.

Capuchins are small monkeys, weighing between 3 to 9 pounds and measuring around 30 to 56 cm long, not including their long, prehensile tail.

They are named after the cowls, or "capuche," worn by Capuchin friars, whose fur pattern resembles. Most species have light-coloured faces and darker bodies, often brown, black, or tan.

Their prehensile tail functions as an additional limb, aiding in climbing and grasping branches in the forest canopy.

Capuchins have a highly varied diet, making them opportunistic feeders. They consume various fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, small vertebrates, and bird eggs.

They are particularly adept at using tools to crack open hard foods like nuts or to extract insects from crevices, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability.

Capuchins are highly social animals, living in groups of 10 to 40 individuals. These groups are usually multi-male, multi-female troops with a dominant male leading the group.

Grooming is an essential social activity for capuchins. It is used not only to maintain hygiene but also to strengthen social bonds between individuals.

Capuchins are known for their playful and inquisitive natures. They engage in social play, games, and even cooperative activities within their group.

Capuchin monkeys are found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and even mangroves across Central America and northern parts of South America, from Honduras to the north of Argentina.