Prince Bernhard's titi monkey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Bernhard's titi monkey |
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Plecturocebus
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bernhardi
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Callicebus bernhardi van Roosmalen, van Roosmalen and Mittermeier, 2002, 2002 |
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The Prince Bernhard's titi monkey (Plecturocebus bernhardi) is a type of titi monkey. It is also known as the zog-zog monkey. Scientists first described this monkey in 2002. It got its name from Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands.
These monkeys have fur that can be gray, black, or a mix of colors called agouti. They also have dark orange fur in some areas. They live only in Brazil, mostly in forests that have been changed or disturbed. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) says they are of "least concern." This means they are not currently in danger. However, some studies suggest they might be at risk because of deforestation (when forests are cut down).
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About the Name and Classification
The people who live where this monkey is found call it a zog-zog or zogue-zogue. But this name is also used for another monkey, the coppery titi monkey. The monkey's English name honors Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. He created an award called the Order of the Golden Ark. This award is given to people who work to protect nature.
Prince Bernhard's titi monkey belongs to a group of monkeys called Plecturocebus. Scientists first described it in 2002. They found a complete adult skeleton in 1998. This monkey was one of many new primates discovered around that time. In 2016, the Plecturocebus group was divided into four new groups. The Prince Bernhard's titi monkey is now in the moloch group.
What They Look Like
Prince Bernhard's titi monkeys have dark orange sideburns, bellies, and inner legs. The top of their bodies and heads are grayish black. Their backs have a mix of brownish agouti or reddish-brown fur. Their faces are black, with white hairs around their nose and mouth. Their ears are black with whitish tufts of fur. Their tails are mostly black, but they have a white tip. Their fur can be about 5 centimetres (2.0 in) long.
You can tell them apart from other titi monkeys by their grayish forehead and crown. Other monkeys might have dark brown or black fur in these areas. Their white ear tufts and tail tip also help tell them apart. They also don't have black whiskers, which some other titi monkeys do.
Where They Live and Their Home
Where They Live
The Prince Bernhard's titi monkey lives only in Brazil. You can find them in the states of Amazonas and Rondônia. They might also be in Mato Grosso, but this is not certain. They live between the Madeira and Aripuanã rivers. Their home range sometimes overlaps with other titi monkey species. They also live in protected areas, like the Ipixuna Indigenous Land.
Their Habitat
These monkeys prefer to live in forests that have been disturbed. This can be from natural events like big storms or from human activities. They like areas called "blow-downs," which are forests affected by strong winds. They also like forests with many liana vines. You can find them near plantations and fields, and in "seringais." Seringais are special forests that grow along rivers. Important trees in these forests include rubber, Brazil nut, and cacao.
How They Behave
What They Eat
Prince Bernhard's titi monkeys eat different kinds of food. They have been seen eating fruits from Oenocarpus distichus and Orbignya phalerata trees. They also eat young leaves and fruit from plants in the Inga group. They also eat parts of shrubs and lianas, but scientists don't know the exact types yet.
How They Communicate
In the early morning, before the sun comes up, pairs of these monkeys often sing together. They make duet calls that fill the forest.
Keeping Warm or Cool
Prince Bernhard's titi monkeys have ways to keep their bodies at the right temperature. This helps their bodies work properly. When it's very hot, especially over 31 °C (88 °F), they stay out of the sun. They start to use postures to cool down when it's as low as 27 °C (81 °F). If it's very humid, they also use these cooling behaviors more often. At night, individuals huddle together with their tails wrapped around each other. This huddling is not about temperature. It seems to be a way for them to be social and feel close.
Conservation Status
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) currently lists the Prince Bernhard's titi monkey as "least concern." This means they believe the monkey is not at risk of disappearing. They thought the monkey had a large home range and was not much affected by humans. They also believed its population was stable.
However, newer research shows that their home is in the Arc of Deforestation. This is an area in the southeastern Amazon rainforest where many trees are being cut down. Scientists now think that this monkey could lose almost half of its current home in the next 24 years. Because of this, researchers believe its status should be changed to "vulnerable." This would mean it is at a higher risk of becoming endangered.
