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Squirrel Monkey - Saimiri sciureus

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1960s

Extirpated year:

Established status: Populations are confirmed breeding and apparently self-sustaining for 10 or more consecutive years.

Estimated Florida range: 3 counties At least 10 years, 3 counties Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives: Unknown

Species Account: Some of these free-ranging monkeys were released as tourist attractions to an area. Many of them were released by owners when small zoos or tourist attractions closed. Other groups of this species might exist in areas of Florida besides those listed here.

Habitats: Central or core urban area, Low density suburban development, areas peripheral to core urban areas, and small towns

County	First Year	Extirpated Year	Breeding status	Notes
BREVARD	1976		At least 10 years
BROWARD	1970s		At least 10 years
COLLIER			Not reported breeding
DADE	1960		Not reported breeding
MARION	1950s		At least 10 years
POLK	1980s		Not reported breeding

References

Layne, J. 1997. Nonindigenous Mammals. Pages 157-186 in Strangers in Paradise: impact and management of nonindigenous species in Florida (Simberloff,D., D. Schmitz, and T. Brown, eds.). Island Press, Washington, D. C.

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