Hoffmanns's titi

The Hoffmann - titi ( Callicebus hoffmannsi ) is a primate of the species of titi monkeys within the family of Sakiaffen ( Pitheciidae ).

Features

Hoffmann - titi monkeys, like all titi monkeys, primates with relatively small fluffy fur, a small, rounded head and a long, bushy tail. The fur is gray on the back, the sides, at the top of the head and on the outer side of the limbs, the coloring on the top of the back can beat the olive. The belly and inner sides of the limbs are strongly contrasting yellowish or white. The tail, which is longer than the body, is black and, in contrast to related species no white tip. Along the forehead, a black horizontal stripes may extend, on the cheeks and the throat are long, yellowish-white, beard -like hair.

Distribution and habitat

The range of the Hoffmann - titi monkeys lies in the eastern Amazon basin in Brazil. They live in the region where the Tapajós River flows into the Amazon River, south of the Amazon and west of the Tapajós. Their habitat are low-lying forests.

Way of life

Over the life of Hoffmann - titi monkeys, little is known, she probably agrees with that of the other titi monkeys match. They are diurnal and arboreal, which move on all fours and occasionally jumping. Titi monkeys live in monogamous family groups, where partners often stay together for life. These groups inhabiting a fixed territory, which they mark with morning duet songs. Their diet consists mainly of fruits, to a lesser extent they take leaves and other plant parts as well as any insect to be. The fathers are intensively involved in the breeding season, they carry the boy and bring it to the mother only for suckling.

Endangering

As Hoffmann - titi monkeys live in a large, relatively pristine habitat of people, they are not at risk, according to IUCN.