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Cottontop tamarin

Saguinus oedipus

Photo by kashokanandh
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Field Notes

Description:

This tamarin species has a long sagittal crest, white hairs from forehead to nape flowing over the shoulders ("Cottontop"). The back is brown, and the underparts, arms and legs are whitish-yellow.

Species ID Suggestions

Cottontop tamarin

Saguinus oedipus

Comments (2)

My little Colombian fella :) He is listed as Critically Endangered.
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PublishedJune 5, 2011

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