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Saguinus fuscicollis
Small primates (head and body = approx. 20-27 cm). Black head with a distinctive, mottled "saddle" on its backside. Most commonly seen tamarin in Peru and is widespread.
Diurnal and arboreal. These can be found roaming the middle to lower levels of the forests in search of insects. They prefer dense, viny habitats and are often found in groups.
This one was photographed outside of the Explorama Lodge along the Amazon River.
Spotted on Jul 7, 2011
Submitted on Feb 13, 2012
5 Comments
Grate photo! amazing
Excellent capture!!
And here is #3 ;-)...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/897...
Congratulations on spotting such a rare animal! You have only the second spotting of this species on Project Noah so far!
Lovely spotting!