The White-Footed Tamarin (Saguinus leucopus) is one of the endemic primates of Colombia most threatened. This, in large part, is due to the transformation suffered by the regions in which it inhabits, specifically from the North of Tolima to the South of Bolívar, in the area between the lower basin of the Cauca river and the middle basin of the Magdalena river. In that region, most of the original ecosystems have been transformed into pastures, crops and infrastructure projects, fragmenting and reducing significantly the habitat available for the species, causing the isolation of its populations. Additionally, it has been affected due to the high rates of extraction of individuals for illegal trade and that makes them pets.
- Conservation Status : Vulnerable
- Habitat : Rainforests, Forests
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Family: Callitrichidae
- Genus: Saguinus
Diet
Its diet consists of insects, soft fruits, and nectar, plant exudates, prey animals, and flowers.
Colors
Exhibits a silvery pale brown back with lighter streaks. The front is russet colored. The tail is brown, sometimes with a white tip. Feet and hands are also white.
Fun Facts
Despite being considered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as an endangered species, and having advances on its distribution and state of its populations, there are still gaps in information about its ecology. The silvery-brown bare-face tamarin, also known as the silvery-brown tamarin or cotton-top tamarin, is a small primate species endemic to Colombia. It is known for its unique appearance and social behavior.
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