Biology
Pie Chart of Primate Species by Group
Last reviewed on 2026-05-22.
Biology — verifiable data, editable template
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There are about 500 known primate species, divided across several major groups. Monkeys (Old World and New World combined) are the largest group.
The data
- New World monkeys — 170 species
- Old World monkeys — 160 species
- Lemurs — 100 species
- Lorises & galagos — 40 species
- Apes — 25 species
- Tarsiers — 10 species
Source
IUCN primate species counts.
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