Biodiversity-Red Titi Monkey
Red Titi (Callicebus cupreus discolor) Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Cebidae Genus: Callicebus Species: cupreus discolor
IUCN Status: Not Listed
Red Titi monkeys have strong forelimbs, which they use to move amongst tree branches. Their tales, which are not capable of grasping, have the primary function of stabilization during this locomotion. These monkeys have light-gray colored crowns with light brown or "agouti" colored backs and tails. Their legs, chests, sideburns, and lower arms are reddish in color. Red Titi monkeys weigh between 12 and 15 kilograms (26 and 34 pounds).
There are three subspecies of Callicebus cupreus. Callicebus cupreus discolor inhabits Yasuni National Park. This subspecies is found east of the Andean foothills, and its members seem to prefer living in forests near riverbanks.
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