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The Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a small New World primate from the Cebidae (squirrel monkey) family, and native to the tropical areas of South America. The Common Squirrel Monkey is rated as least concern by IUCN from a conservation perspective. However, the Common Squirrel Monkey is among many rainforest animals whose status may be harmed by deforestation. The species has also been captured extensively for the pet trade and for medical research.