Normal Vital Parameter Reference Ranges for Nonhuman Primates

Species

Rectal Temperature (°C)

Respiratory Rate (Breaths/Minute)

Heart Rate (Beats/Minute)

Marmoset

38.4–39.7

30–50

240–350

Squirrel monkey

38.0–39.5

20–50

225–350

Capuchin monkey

36.7–38.5

30–50

165–225

Spider monkey

36.0–39.0

18–35

150–210

Rhesus macaque

36.0–39.0

10–30

150–220