Collared titi monkey facts for kids
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Cheracebus
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torquatus
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Callicebus torquatus Hoffmannsegg, 1807 |
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The collared titi monkey (Cheracebus torquatus) is a type of New World monkey called a titi. This monkey lives only in northern Brazil.
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How Scientists Classify Them
Scientists group living things into different categories. The collared titi monkey belongs to a group called Cheracebus. For many years, scientists thought there were only a few types of titi monkeys. Later, they found many more species.
In 2001, some titi monkeys that were once thought to be subspecies (like a smaller group within a species) were given their own species names. This happened with the Colombian black-handed titi. More recently, in 2020, a study showed that the Rio Purus titi (C. purinus) is actually the same species as the collared titi. So, its name was changed to be the same as the collared titi.
What They Look Like
Collared titi monkeys are not very big. Adult monkeys usually weigh around 1.5 kilograms (about 3.3 pounds). Their body length, not including the tail, is about 29 to 39 centimeters (11 to 15 inches). Their tail is even longer, about 35 to 40 centimeters (14 to 16 inches).
Their faces have very little hair. The skin there is black, with only a few short white hairs. Male and female collared titis look very similar. Their fur is usually a reddish-brown or blackish-brown color. Their tail is often blackish with some reddish hairs mixed in. Their hands and feet can be whitish or dark brown.
A special feature of the collared titi is a band of white fur. This white band starts on their chest and goes up around their neck. It also extends slightly towards their ears. This white collar makes them easy to recognize.
Where They Live and Their Home
The collared titi monkey mostly lives in Brazil. However, it might also be found in nearby parts of Colombia. They live in the northern areas of Brazil, near rivers like the Tapauá River and the Rio Negro.
These monkeys prefer to live in tall, well-developed forests. They like forests where the tree branches form a thick roof, called a closed canopy. They are often found in forests on higher ground, known as "terra firme." But they can also live in várzea forest, which are forests that sometimes flood. They especially like the tall, well-grown parts of these flooded forests.
How They Are Protected
The collared titi monkey is not considered an endangered species right now. This is good news! The IUCN Red List classifies them as a species of "Least Concern." This means they are not at high risk of disappearing.
However, they do face some challenges. In areas where many people are settling, these monkeys tend to disappear. This is because forests are cut down, which is called deforestation. Collared titis are also sometimes hunted by indigenous peoples for food. They can also be used as bait for hunting other animals or for fishing. But in places where there is a lot of forest and plenty of other meat, these monkeys can still be found living close to human settlements.
See also
In Spanish: Tití de collar para niños
