Pretrained computer vision classifier

Identify monkey species with one API call.

A pretrained monkey species classifier that sorts an image into one of 2 categories — which monkey species it is. Use the monkey species API immediately, no training required, then adapt it to your own data when you need more.

Pretrained · Nyckel-trained 2 labels out of the box Image input

Try the monkey species classifier

Drop in a photo and get the prediction back. No signup, no setup.

What this monkey species classifier recognizes

A sample of the 30 labels this pretrained classifier chooses between.

Baboon
Capuchin Monkey

Need a label that isn't here? Clone the classifier into your Nyckel console and edit the label set to fit your data.

Call the monkey species API

Once you've added this classifier to your console, you get your own copy of it behind your own endpoint. Invoke it with any HTTP client:

curl

curl -X POST "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $NYCKEL_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}'

Python

import requests

# Get an access token: https://www.nyckel.com/docs/api/overview/authentication/
token = "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

response = requests.post(
    "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer " + token},
    json={"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"},
)
print(response.json())

Example response

{
  "labelName": "Baboon",
  "labelId": "label_...",
  "confidence": 0.92
}

Under the hood

Model type
Nyckel-trained

Trained on a Nyckel-curated dataset covering 2 monkey species categories, served on Nyckel's own infrastructure — your image stays on Nyckel.

Input
Image

Send an image URL or file to the invoke endpoint; the response is a label with a confidence score.

Make it yours
Adaptable

Clone it, then correct predictions and add your own samples in the console — Nyckel retrains automatically, turning this into a custom model tuned to your data.

More than a demo: this page is one of thousands of pretrained functions on Nyckel, an ML classification platform. You can invoke classifiers by API, review predictions, correct labels, collect samples from production traffic, and promote any pretrained function to a private custom model — without changing your integration.

Where teams use monkey species classification

Wildlife Conservation

Non-profit organizations dedicated to wildlife protection can use this technology to easily identify different species of monkeys in various habitats. This can aid in population tracking, habitat assessment, and conservation efforts.

Animal Trade Monitoring

Customs and border agencies could use this tool to aid in the identification of monkeys in illegal animal trade. Fast and reliable species identification can help in enforcing laws and regulations.

Zoo Management

This technology could be utilized by zoos to streamline their inventory processes. Accurate species level identification will enhance record keeping and may improve the quality of education programs.

Wildlife Photography

Professional wildlife photographers can use the monkey species identifier to accurately classify species while documenting them, ensuring correct labeling and enhancing their database with reliable data.

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical companies engaged in drug testing may use this function to classify species of monkeys accurately, ensuring effective and safe testing by reducing misidentification errors.

Ecotourism

Companies in the ecotourism sector can apply this tool to enhance their guided tours. Guides can use the identifier to provide tourists with accurate information about the monkey species they encounter, enriching the overall experience.

Education and Research

Schools and universities could utilize this function as a teaching aid or research tool. It allows students to accurately classify monkey species, promoting the accuracy of scientific studies and driving learning outcomes.

Common questions

What's the difference between a zero-shot and a Nyckel-trained classifier?

A zero-shot classifier uses a large foundation model's general knowledge to pick between your labels — no task-specific training, so new or edited labels work immediately. A Nyckel-trained classifier has been trained on labeled examples and runs on Nyckel's own infrastructure, which typically makes it faster, cheaper per call, and more accurate on data that resembles its training set. The "Under the hood" section on this page shows which kind this classifier is, and any classifier can be adapted into a trained one by adding your own examples.

How do I know whether this will work for my application?

Honestly: we can't know in advance — it depends on your data stream and how closely it resembles what this classifier has seen. The reliable way to find out is to measure it on your own data: start invoking the classifier with real traffic, or upload and annotate a set of images in the console — make sure they look like your production data, not idealized examples. Nyckel's evaluation metrics then show you exactly how it performs on that data before you rely on it.

What happens when it makes a mistake?

No classifier is perfect, so Nyckel is built around the correction loop: invokes can be captured for review, you confirm or correct predictions in the console, and corrections become training data. Over time the model adapts to your data distribution — accuracy on your traffic improves with use rather than staying fixed.

Do I need training data to get started?

No. This monkey species classifier works out of the box — clone it into your console and you'll have your own API endpoint in under a minute. Training data only enters the picture when you want to adapt it: your corrected predictions and uploaded samples improve the model, and you can also edit the label set to match your needs.

What does it cost to try?

Trying the classifier on this page is free with no signup. Cloning it requires a free account, and the free tier covers your first API calls each month — see nyckel.com/pricing for current limits and paid tiers.

Ready to classify monkey species at scale?

Add this pretrained classifier to your Nyckel console — you'll get a live API endpoint in under a minute, and a path to a custom model when you need one.