Coppery Titi
Plecturocebus cupreus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Primates · Pitheciidae
About
The coppery titi monkey or red titi monkey is a species of titi monkey, a type of New World monkey, from South America. They are found in the Amazon of Brazil and Peru, and perhaps northern Bolivia. It was described as Callithrix cupreus in 1823. These monkeys have a lifespan of a little over 20 years. These monkeys eat certain fruits, insects, and plants. They live in monogamous pairs with interesting ways for vocalizing and protecting themselves from predators.
Fun Fact
Out of all observations of this behaviour, the longest alarm call went over 40 minutes.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in forest understory habitats, young forests, swamp edges, and bamboo thickets.
Diet
Diet of coppery titis is composed of fruit and insects.
Lifespan
20 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance