Black Titi
Cheracebus lugens
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Primates · Pitheciidae
About
The black titi monkey, is a species of titi, a type of New World monkey, from South America. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It was described in 1811 as Callicebus lugens. It is sometimes called the widow monkey.
Fun Fact
This species has the largest range of the Cheracebus species, ranging from the Branco River and Rio Negro north to the Orinoco and Caqueta river basins.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Vichada selva between the Vichada and Guaviare Rivers and the northernmost Colombian population extends north of the Vichada River, reaching the middle Tomo River, where it probably extends to the upper Tomo, although this needs to be confirmed.
Diet
Diet of the same groups as above: 74.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance