Ornate titi

The White -fronted Titi ( Callicebus ornatus ) 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 was once considered the subspecies.

Features

White forehead titi monkeys are like all titi monkeys relatively small primates with fluffy fur. This is colored gray on the back and on the upper arms and legs, the abdomen and the lower arms and legs are reddish and whitish paws. The hind legs are an adaptation to the jumping locomotion relatively long. The tail is long and bushy and is not intended as a prehensile tail. It is reddish-brown at the root of the tail, the rear part is whitish. The head is small and round, it is reddish-brown on the top. Along the forehead extends the eponymous white bands, white are also the small ear tufts. The hairs on the cheeks and the throat are reddish brown.

Distribution and habitat

White forehead titi monkeys inhabit a small area in Colombia in the departments of Cundinamarca and Meta. You take so within their species group, the group cupreus a special position because their closest relatives all live more than 400 kilometers south of the Amazon basin. Their habitat is forests, usually near rivers.

Way of life

The lifestyle of the white forehead titi monkeys is likely that of the other titi monkeys same. They are diurnal and usually stay up in the trees. The movement takes place either on all fours or with jumps. They live strictly monogamous family groups of one male, one female and the associated offspring, the partners often remain together for life. Groups 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. The father is actively involved in the rearing of the young, he carries the cub around and it brings the only mother to suckle.

Endangering

The range of the white forehead titi monkeys is relatively small, it comprises approximately 20,000 km ², but has been reduced and fragmented by human land clearing and settlement activities. The IUCN lists the species as "endangered" ( vulnerable ).