Abstract

According to island biogeography theory, fragments (vegetation islands) are transformed in habitats of animal species in very restricted areas, reducing food and increasing inbreeding rates. This leads important species to extinction. This is the case of SAUA monkey (Callicebus nigrifrons) in the city Pitangui, Minas Gerais state. This species survives in the region in disconnected islands of vegetation. Such situation can lead the species to local extinction. In addition, the SAUA monkey habitat is pressed by the expansion of sugarcane crops and increased gold exploration in the Pitangui City. This study aims to study is to register the presence of primate in Midwest region of Minas Gerais state. This may lead to other studies to estimate the population of this animal and its behavior is also important for the knowledge of this species. With this information it is possible to study the breaking of dormancy and germination of plant species to seedling production in scale and mobilize local farmers and government public in connection to recovery the forest fragments. We expect with this work to call to the importance to promote conservation biology of this species, promote environmental education to develop conservancy strategies to this specie in midwest region of Minas Gerais state. Keywords: Callicebus, atlantic forest, pytangui, conservancy biology.