Cotton-headed Tamarin
Saguinus oedipus
Extremely high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Cotton-headed Tamarin
The cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) is a small New World monkey weighing less than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). One of the smallest primates, the cotton-top tamarin is easily recognized by the long, white sagittal crest extending from its forehead to its shoulders. The species is found in tropical forest edges and secondary forests in northwestern Colombia, where it is arboreal and diurnal. Its diet includes insects and plant exudates, and it is an important seed disperser in the...
Key Facts
- Critically endangered - one of the rarest animals on Earth!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Cotton-headed Tamarin?
The scientific name of the Cotton-headed Tamarin is Saguinus oedipus.
Is the Cotton-headed Tamarin endangered?
The Cotton-headed Tamarin is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Cotton-headed Tamarin sightings have been recorded?
1,395 observations of the Cotton-headed Tamarin have been recorded on iNaturalist.
