Uakari

VU Omnivore Rainforests
2–3 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
20 km/h
Top Speed
Amazon Basin
Found In

Endemic to Amazon Basin, the Uakari is an omnivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing 2–3 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Uakari Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 2.5 kg 12 kg ↓ 79%
Height 51 cm
Top Speed 20 km/h 35 km/h ↓ 43%
Avg Speed 20 km/h
Weight (kg)2.5avg 12Speed (km/h)20avg 35Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 17.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Uakari inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Amazon Basin.

Typical coloring: Bald, Red.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Omnivore
Predators: Jaguars, Snakes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Uakari is a group-based species belonging to the Pitheciidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 120–130 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-6
Lifespan: 10–15 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

VU The Uakari is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Uakari’s weight of 2–3 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 12 kg.

Weight rank: #29 of 34 Vulnerable species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Sperm Whale Up to 57000 kg VU
2 African Elephant 2700–6000 kg VU
3 Great White Shark Up to 2268 kg VU
4 Hippopotamus 1300–3200 kg VU
5 Gaur 600–1300 kg VU

Related Species

How much does a Uakari weigh?

A Uakari typically weighs 2–3 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Uakari?

The Uakari is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Uakari live?

The Uakari is found in Amazon Basin, in rainforests habitats.

How does the Uakari reproduce?

The Uakari has a gestation period of 120–130 days and typically produces 1-6 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026