Least ConcernColombian White-throated Capuchin
Cebus capucinus
One of the 2 tamarins on WAnimals
Mammals · Primates · Cebidae
Saguinus oedipus
At extremely high risk of imminent extinction in the wild.
It is one of the most threatened primates in the world, confined to forest fragments in north-western Colombia. Only the group's dominant female breeds, while the father does most of the carrying of the young.
Weight
440 g – 450 g
Size
24 cm on average
Life expectancy
13 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Family group
Lives in small family groups with close bonds.
Sources consulted: Animal Diversity Web · AnAge · Potter Park Zoo · A-Z Animals · National Geographic · Grokipedia · PMC · Animalia.bio
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Cottontop Tamarin — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The cottontop tamarin is classified as critically endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
Based on what we already know about cottontop tamarin.
