Urubamba brown titi monkey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Urubamba brown titi monkey |
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The Urubamba brown titi monkey (Plecturocebus urubambensis) is a special kind of monkey that lives only in Peru. It's a type of New World monkey, which means it's found in Central and South America. These monkeys are known for their soft fur and long tails.
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Discovering the Urubamba Titi
For a long time, scientists thought the Urubamba brown titi monkey was the same as another monkey called the brown titi (P. brunneus). But in 2015, a new study looked closely at these monkeys. They found that the Urubamba brown titi was actually a different species!
This study also showed that the Urubamba brown titi belongs to a different group of titi monkeys. Because of this, scientists gave it its own scientific name: Plecturocebus urubambensis. Important groups like the IUCN Red List (which tracks endangered animals) and the American Society of Mammalogists now agree with this new classification.
Where Does It Live?
This monkey is found only in Peru. This means it is endemic to Peru, which means it lives nowhere else in the world naturally.
You can find these monkeys in the eastern part of Peru. They live in the area between several rivers. These rivers are the Tambo River on one side, and the Urubamba, Manú, and Madre de Dios rivers on the other side.
What Does It Look Like?
The Urubamba brown titi monkey has fur that is not as "grizzled" as the brown titi monkey. "Grizzled" means having a mix of dark and light hairs that make it look speckled.
This monkey also has different amounts of black fur on its head. Some might have more black, while others have less.
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In Spanish: Tití marrón del río Urubamba para niños
