Silvery-brown Tamarin
Saguinus leucopus
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Silvery-brown Tamarin
The white-footed tamarin (Saguinus leucopus) is a tamarin species endemic to Colombia. It is a silvery brown colour with pale streaks and russet underparts, and is very similar in appearance to the cotton-top tamarin, from which it is separated by the Atrato River. It is thought that the two species diverged during the Pleistocene, at a time when a sea occupied the area between their present ranges. This tamarin is an arboreal species, living in small...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Silvery-brown Tamarin?
The scientific name of the Silvery-brown Tamarin is Saguinus leucopus.
Is the Silvery-brown Tamarin endangered?
The Silvery-brown Tamarin is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Silvery-brown Tamarin sightings have been recorded?
734 observations of the Silvery-brown Tamarin have been recorded on iNaturalist.
