Coimbra's Titi

Callicebus coimbrai

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Pitheciidae

About

Coimbra Filho's titi monkey or just Coimbra's titi is a species of titi, a type of New World monkey, endemic to forests in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Sergipe. It was first discovered by Shuji Kobayashi. It is considered one of the most endangered of all Neotropical primates. It is named after Adelmar F. Coimbra-Filho, founder and Former Director of the Rio de Janeiro Primate Centre, in honor of his work in the field of Brazilian primatology and biology.

Fun Fact

It was first discovered by Shuji Kobayashi.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in a very small area in the states of Bahia and Sergipe in coastal northeastern Brazil.

Diet

Folivore (leaf-eater)

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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