Andean Saddle-back Tamarin

Saguinus leucogenys

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Primates · Callitrichidae

About

The Andean saddle-back tamarin is a species of saddle-back tamarin, a type of small monkey from South America. The Andean saddle-back tamarin was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the brown-mantled tamarin, L. fuscicollis. It is closely related to Illiger's saddle-back tamarin. It is endemic to Peru and its type locality is in the Department of Huanuco, Peru.

Fun Fact

The Andean saddle-back tamarin was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the brown-mantled tamarin, L.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Peru and its type locality is in the Department of Huanuco, Peru.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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