Squirrel Monkey - Saimiri sciureus
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
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.
| 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 |
|
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