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Capuchin monkeys (Sapajus spp.) show flexible diets, but research on their feeding habits is biased. More studies are needed to understand their natural history and the impact of human food sources.

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  • Understanding primate feeding habits is crucial for their natural history and ecological interactions.
  • Capuchin monkeys (Sapajus spp.) exhibit dietary flexibility, making them ideal models for studying diet diversity.

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  • A systematic literature review of free-living Sapajus spp. diet studies was conducted using Web of Science.
  • Scientometric analyses evaluated study objectives, hypotheses, knowledge gaps, and diet composition.
  • 59 publications were examined, focusing on geographic and taxonomic distribution of research.

Key Points:

  • Research is heavily biased towards Sapajus nigritus, Sapajus libidinosus, and Sapajus apella, often at long-term study sites.
  • Foraging and food processing behaviors were common themes, with increased consumption of anthropogenic foods noted.
  • Despite similar goals, studies lacked standardized data collection protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Significant knowledge gaps persist regarding the natural history and diet of widely distributed Sapajus spp.
  • Further research is vital to address these gaps, particularly concerning dietary changes and anthropogenic impacts.
  • Diminishing opportunities to study these primates in their natural Neotropical habitats necessitate urgent action.