Monkeys are fascinating creatures that belong to the primate order, which also includes humans, apes, and lemurs. There are numerous species of monkeys, each with its unique characteristics and habitats. Here is a comprehensive list of English names for monkey species, categorized by their families and regions.
New World Monkeys (Callitrichidae, Cebidae, Ateles, and others)
Callitrichidae (Marmosets and Tamarins)
- Marmoset
- Tamarin
- Spider Monkey
- Dwarf Marmoset
- Silvery Marmoset
- Black-faced Marmoset
- White-fronted Marmoset
- Golden Marmoset
- Black Marmoset
- Common Marmoset
Cebidae (New World Monkeys)
- Capuchin
- Howler Monkey
- Spider Monkey
- squirrel Monkey
- Titi Monkey
- Squirrel Monkey
- White-faced Capuchin
- Black-faced Capuchin
- Brown Capuchin
- White-nosed Squirrel Monkey
Ateles (Spider Monkeys)
- White-handed Spider Monkey
- Black Spider Monkey
- Brown Spider Monkey
- Silvery Spider Monkey
- Yellow-handed Spider Monkey
Old World Monkeys (Cercopithecidae, Colobidae, and others)
Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
- Baboon
- Macaque
- Langur
- Colobus
- Mandrill
- Mandrill
- Blue Monkey
- Red Colobus
- White-thighed Colobus
- Patas Monkey
- Olive Baboon
- Yellow Baboon
- Gelada Baboon
- Hamadryas Baboon
- Mandrill Baboon
- Olive Monkey
- Green Monkey
- Red-tailed Monkey
- White-naped Mangabey
- Yellow-throated Mangabey
- Diana Monkey
- Olive-backed Guenon
- Blue Monkey
- Golden Monkey
- Red-faced Monkey
- Grey-cheeked Mangabey
- White-throated Guenon
- Green Monkey
- Patas Monkey
- Olive Baboon
- Yellow Baboon
- Gelada Baboon
- Hamadryas Baboon
- Mandrill Baboon
Colobidae (Colobus Monkeys)
- Red Colobus
- Blue Colobus
- White-thighed Colobus
- Black-and-white Colobus
- Green Colobus
- Grey Colobus
- Yellow-throated Colobus
- Black Colobus
- Golden Colobus
Other Monkey Species
- Langur
- Macaque
- Baboon
- Colobus
- Mandrill
- Mandrill
- Blue Monkey
- Red Colobus
- White-thighed Colobus
- Patas Monkey
- Olive Baboon
- Yellow Baboon
- Gelada Baboon
- Hamadryas Baboon
- Mandrill Baboon
- Olive Monkey
- Green Monkey
- Red-tailed Monkey
- White-naped Mangabey
- Yellow-throated Mangabey
- Diana Monkey
- Olive-backed Guenon
- Blue Monkey
- Golden Monkey
- Red-faced Monkey
- Grey-cheeked Mangabey
- White-throated Guenon
- Green Monkey
- Patas Monkey
- Olive Baboon
- Yellow Baboon
- Gelada Baboon
- Hamadryas Baboon
- Mandrill Baboon
This list is not exhaustive, as there are many monkey species that are still being discovered or are very rare. However, it provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most common and well-known monkey species from around the world.