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There are about 52 known species of New World monkeys in Peru,[1] particularly in the Peruvian Amazon. Among these are species of marmoset, woolly monkey, and others.
| Common name | Scientific name | Conservation status[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Black-capped squirrel monkey | Saimiri boliviensis | Least Concern |
| Goeldi's monkey | Callimico goeldii | Vulnerable |
| Golden-mantled tamarin | Saguinus tripartitus | Least Concern |
| Madidi titi monkey | Plecturocebus aureipalatii | Least Concern |
| Nancy Ma's night monkey | Aotus nancymaae | |
| Peruvian night monkey | Aotus miconax | Endangered |
| Purus red howler | Alouatta puruensis | Least Concern |
| Red titi monkey | Plecturocebus discolor | Least Concern |
| San Martin titi monkey | Plecturocebus oenanthe | Critically Endangered |
| Tufted capuchin monkey | Sapajus apella | Least Concern |
| Yellow-tailed woolly monkey | Oreonax flavicauda | Critically Endangered |