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Saguinus tripartitus
The golden-mantled tamarin is a tamarin species from South America. It is found in Ecuador and Peru, specifically in the upper Amazon, east of the Andes in Ecuador, and Northeast Peru; between the Rio Curaray and Rio Napo in Peru.
This species is only found in the Yasuni National Park and is currently considered endangered by the IUCN.
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Thanks Tom! This was the second best monkey species seen on the trip.
Wonderful little animal and great photo!