Chestnut-bellied titi

The Chestnut-bellied Titi ( Callicebus caligatus ) is a primate of the species of titi monkeys within the family of Sakiaffen ( Pitheciidae ). It is closely related to the Red titi monkeys and is summarized with this sometimes to one species.

Features

Brown abdominal titi monkeys are like all titi monkeys relatively small primates with dense fur. This is on the back and on the outside of the limbs dark brown, the breast and belly are orange - brown in color. The bushy tail is longer than the body, it is dark at the root of the tail to the tip and is always brighter. It can not be used as a prehensile tail like all titi monkeys. The head is small and round. There is a conspicuous black stripe, the long hairs are on the cheeks and the throat orange brown on the forehead.

Distribution and habitat

Brown abdominal titi monkeys live in a relatively small area in the Amazon basin in Brazil. It is in the north of the Amazon River, bounded on the west by the Rio Purus and the south and east of the Rio Madeira. Their habitat are rainforests.

Way of life

Little is known about the lifestyle of the brewing abdominal titi monkeys. They are diurnal and arboreal, which move on all fours or jumping. Like all titi monkeys, they are likely to live in monogamous family groups, in which the partners often stay together for life. They inhabit solid grounds on which they indicate other animals by morning duet songs. Their diet consists mainly of fruits, and to a lesser extent from the leaves and other parts of plants and insects.

Endangering

This species inhabits a sparsely populated area and is therefore not vulnerable according to IUCN ( least concern ).