Graells's tamarin

Rio Napo Tamarin ( Saguinus graellsi )

The Rio Napo Tamarin or Graells tamarin ( Saguinus graellsi ) is a primate of the family of marmosets ( Callitrichidae ). Sometimes he is listed as a subspecies of Schwarzrückentamarins.

Features

Rio Napo tamarins, like all tamarins relatively small primates. They reach a body length of about 22 centimeters, the tail is much longer than the body. Their fur is gray green on the shoulders and on the front part of the back and is at the rear of the fuselage olive green. The rear part of the tail is black. Also black is the head, the ears are large and hairless, the snout is whitish. As with all marmosets are located on the fingers and toes (except the big toe ) claws instead of nails.

Distribution and habitat

Rio Napo tamarins are common along the Rio Napo in the northeastern Ecuador and northern Peru. The exact extent of its range are unknown but, as if the species occurs in the neighboring regions of Colombia. Their habitat are rainforests, usually they are found in altitudes of 200 to 400 meters.

Way of life

Like all tamarins are diurnal and arboreal, which move on all fours and jumping. They live in groups of two to nine animals. Groups can include several females, but only the dominant propagates. The food of these animals consists of fruits and other plant material and insects.

Endangering

The distribution area of the Rio Napo Tamarine is one of the most affected by the deforestation areas in the western Amazon basin. The IUCN estimates that the total population in the next three generations (18 years ) will fall by 20 to 25% and lists the species as " Near Threatened " ( near threatened ).