The species are diurnal. They are not seasonal breeders. Locomotory pattern is quadrupedal walking and leaping. Adults in the wild frequently make jumps of approximately 3 meters.
Males transfer between groups.
Individuals transfer between groups after 2-5 yrs of age. Intergroup encounters are not tolerant. All capuchins live in dense habitat. They are arboreal and usually sleep on a branch. They do not build nests.