PrimataBy: Brandy

General Information There are 2 suborders, 13 families, 52

genera, and approximately 200 species. The two suborders are Prosimii

(prosimians) and Anthropoidea (Apes and Monkeys).

Some scientists prefer the name Strepsirhini (wet nose) instead of Prosimians; and Haplorhini (dry nose) instead of Anthropoidea.

Prosimii They are called lower primates because

they are less human like. The name Prosimii means “before the

monkeys”. There are approximately 35 species in

18 genera and 8 families. They live in the forests of Africa, Asia,

and Madagascar.

Anthropoidea They are called higher primates because

they are more human like. There are approximatley146 species in

34 genera and 5 families. They mostly live in forests, but there are

some terrestrial species that live in the savanna.

They are separated into two infra-orders the old and new world monkeys.

Anthropoid Pictures

Questions?

Sources O'Neil, Dennis. "The Primate Order." 7 Nov.

2008. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://anthro.palomar.edu/primate/table_primates.htm>.

Jones, Douglas Et Al. Primates. 12 vols. Toronto: Torstar, 1984. Print. All The World's Animals.

"Prosimians." Home - Conservation International. Web. 20 Mar. 2011. <http://www.conservation.org/Pages/default.aspx>.