Caquetá titi

The Caquetá Titi ( Callicebus caquetensis ) is described only in 2010 primate of the species of titi monkeys within the family of Sakiaffen ( Pitheciidae ).

Features

Caquetá titi monkeys are gray - brown with reddish tone and with hazel brown - red fur on the belly and on the inside of the arms and legs. The hairs are dyed in the agouti pattern. About the eyes is a matte pale gray streak, what is the nature of the very similar species White-tailed Titi ( Callicebus discolor) and White -fronted Titi ( Callicebus ornatus ) is different, which have here a white stripe. The long tail is gray with indicated harness and the rear third brush-like with black and white agouti hairs.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs between the River and the Río Caquetá Orteguaza in the Colombian province of Caquetá at altitudes 190-260 m before, but the exact area of ​​distribution is still unknown.

Way of life

About the lifestyle is so far very little is known. Caqueta - titi monkeys live in small groups with an average of four animals in the fragmented remains of the rainforest.

Endangering

The population of the species is estimated to be less than 250 adult animals. It was suggested that the species in the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN as " critically endangered " ( critically endangered ) to be classified.