Andean Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus leucogenys
Silhouette: Kai Caspar · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyCallitrichidae (Marmosets and Tamarins)
- GenusLeontocebus
- SpeciesLeontocebus leucogenys (Andean Saddle-back Tamarin)
About the Andean Saddle-back Tamarin
The Andean saddle-back tamarin (Leontocebus leucogenys) is a species of saddle-back tamarin, a type of small monkey from South America. The Andean saddle-back tamarin was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the brown-mantled tamarin, L. fuscicollis. It is closely related to Illiger's saddle-back tamarin. It is endemic to Peru and its type locality is in the Department of Huanuco, Peru.
The Andean saddle-back tamarin has a head and body length of between 205 millimetres (8.1 in) and 230 millimetres (9.1 in) with a tail length between 305 millimetres (12.0 in) and 330 millimetres (13 in) long. It weighs between 350 grams (12 oz) and 400 grams (14 oz).
The IUCN rates it as least concern from a conservation standpoint. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Andean Saddle-back Tamarin in Cordillera Azul National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cordillera Azul National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.