Saddleback Tamarin
Saguinus fuscicollis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Primates · Callitrichidae
About
The brown-mantled tamarin, also known as Spix's saddle-back tamarin, is a species of saddle-back tamarin. This New World monkey is found in the Southern American countries of Bolivia, Brazil and Peru. This omnivorous member of the Callitrichidae family is usually found in smaller groups ranging between 4 and 15 individuals. This species communicates vocally and largely relies on its olfactory system. The brown-mantled tamarin is considered a species of Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, despite a decreasing population and being threatened by poaching, habitat loss and capture for the illegal pet trade.
Fun Fact
Brown mantled tamarins usually have a lifetime between 8 and 13 years, but some have been reported to live up to 25 years in captivity.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found predominantly in the Andes Mountains throughout the Amazon River Basin; they tend to inhabit primary and secondary lowland tropical forests.
Diet
Eats plant and animal matter, feeding on fruits, flowers, nectar, eggs, and smaller animals, including snails, lizards, tree frogs and insects.
Lifespan
25 years (captivity)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance