Nash's Titi
Plecturocebus stephennashi
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Primates · Pitheciidae
About
Stephen Nash's titi monkey, also known as just Nash's titi or Stephen Nash's monkey, is a species of titi monkey, a type of New World monkey, endemic to the eastern bank of the Purus River in Brazil. It was discovered by Marc van Roosmalen in 2001 when local fishermen brought specimens to his breeding center. It was described in 2002. It was named in honor of Stephen D. Nash, an illustrator for Conservation International, the organization that funded van Roosmalen's work. The monkey is largely silver with a black forehead and red sideburns and chest, as well as on the underside of the species' limbs. It is 28 inches long, although 17 inches is taken up by the titi's tail.
Fun Fact
It was discovered by Marc van Roosmalen in 2001 when local fishermen brought specimens to his breeding center.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the eastern bank of the Purus River in Brazil.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance