The varied white-fronted capuchin (Cebus versicolor) is a species of gracile capuchin monkey from Colombia. It had been classified as a subspecies of the white-fronted capuchin (C. albifrons)[1] Genetic analysis by Jean Boubli in 2012 revealed it to be a separate species.[2] [3] Some authors regard the Río Cesar white-fronted capuchin to be a subspecies of the varied white-fronted capuchin.[3]
The varied white-fronted capuchin lives in lowland moist forest and in palm swamps in the Río Magdalena Valley of northern Colombia.[1] It has reddish fur on its back, forearms and the front of its legs, contrasting with lighter fur overall.[3] It has a dark brown crown on its head contrasting with light fur on the temples, forehead, chin, throat and on the sides of its face and neck.[3] It has a head and body length between 45and with a tail length of between 42and.[1]