It is found in forested areas of northwestern Brazil and northeastern Peru.

[5] A shy, wary animal, it is totally arboreal, living high in the trees and sometimes descending to lower levels but not to the ground.

It generally moves on all fours but may sometimes walk upright on a large branch and will leap across gaps.

During the day, it moves in pairs or small family groups, feeding on fruits, berries, honey, some leaves, small mammals such as mice and bats, and birds.

The female gives birth to 1 young per mating season with the average family size being 4.5.