Coastal black-handed titi monkey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coastal black-handed titi |
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Coastal black-handed titi (Callicebus melanochir) | |
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Callicebus
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melanochir
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Coastal black-handed titi range |
The coastal black-handed titi monkey (Callicebus melanochir) is a type of New World monkey called a titi. These monkeys live only in Brazil.
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What Does the Coastal Black-Handed Titi Look Like?
Coastal black-handed titi monkeys are small primates. They have fluffy fur, a long, bushy tail, and a small, round head. These titis can grow to be over 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) long. They can weigh up to 1.6 kilograms (about 3.5 pounds).
Their thick fur is mostly grey or grey-brown. Their head and paws are black. The long tail is the same color as their body. Like all titi monkeys, they cannot use their tail to grab things.
Where Do Coastal Black-Handed Titis Live?
Coastal black-handed titis live along the Brazilian Atlantic coast. Their home area includes the southern part of Bahia state. It also covers the northern part of Espírito Santo state. They live in forests near the coast.
How Do Coastal Black-Handed Titis Live?
Scientists are still learning about the coastal black-handed titi. Their lifestyle is likely similar to other titi monkeys. They are active during the day and live in trees. They move by walking on all fours or by jumping between branches.
A male and female titi monkey form a family group. They stay together for their whole lives. This group includes their young offspring. These families live in a specific area, called a territory. They sing loudly to mark their territory. If needed, they will defend their space from other monkeys.
Coastal black-handed titis mostly eat fruits. They also eat some seeds and leaves. Titi fathers are very involved in raising their babies. They carry the young monkeys around. They only give the baby to the mother when it needs to feed.
Why Are Coastal Black-Handed Titis Vulnerable?
The coastal black-handed titi lives in a very populated part of Brazil. Because of this, their forest home is getting smaller. It is also broken up into many small pieces. The biggest threat to these monkeys is their habitat being destroyed.
The IUCN lists this species as "vulnerable." This means they are at risk of becoming endangered.