The velvet-capped tamarin monkey has a unique appearance with a long fluffy white hair on the top of its head, which looks like the feathered hat on the head of an Indian chief. So, let's get to know the chief with this peculiar hairstyle!

1. Basic information

[Chinese name] velvet-topped tamarind monkey

[Latin name] Saguinus oedipus

[English name] Cotton -headed Tamarin

[Another name] Cotton-top tamarin, Cotton-crowned tamarin

[Kingdom] Animalia

[Domain] Chordate

[Class] Mammalia

[Order] Primates

[Family] Marmotidae

[Subfamily] Hyominae

[Genus] Tamarix

[Species] Velvet-topped Tamarix

[Named by] Linnaeus

[Named] 1758

【Main distribution】Colombia

II. Appearance characteristics

The velvet-topped tamarind is a small marmoset with a body length of At 21-26 cm, tail length is 30-40 cm, and weight is 300-450 g; the back is black; the sides of the abdomen, wrists and feet are light yellow; the inside of the buttocks is orange-red.

III. Habits

1. Habitat

The velvet-topped tamarind is an arboreal animal, mainly living on the branches at the edge of tropical forests, and usually comes out during the day. , rest at night.

2. Eating habits

The velvet-topped tamarind monkey is an omnivorous animal, mainly eating some insects and fruits, and sometimes drinking some tree sap.

3. Reproduction

Female monkeys can give birth 1-2 times a year, with a gestation period of 140 days, usually giving birth to twins. Newborn monkeys are jointly cared for by male and female monkeys. The weaning time is 4-5 weeks. After two months, they can live independently and reach sexual maturity in 12-15 months.

IV. Population status

The velvet-topped tamarind monkey is a protected animal and has been recorded in a number of protected lists, as follows:

1. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as critically endangered.

2. The Washington Convention (Appendix I of CITES).

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