Geoffroy’s Tamarin
Saguinus geoffroyi
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Geoffroy’s Tamarin
Geoffroy's tamarin (Saguinus geoffroyi), also known as the Panamanian, red-crested or rufous-naped tamarin, is a tamarin, a type of small monkey, found in Panama and Colombia. It is predominantly black and white, with a reddish nape. Diurnal, Geoffroy's tamarin spends most of its time in trees, but does come down to the ground occasionally. It lives in groups that most often number between three and five individuals, and generally include one or more adults of each...
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Geoffroy’s Tamarin?
The scientific name of the Geoffroy’s Tamarin is Saguinus geoffroyi.
Is the Geoffroy’s Tamarin endangered?
The Geoffroy’s Tamarin is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Geoffroy’s Tamarin sightings have been recorded?
1,901 observations of the Geoffroy’s Tamarin have been recorded on iNaturalist.
