Cotton-top tamarin
A species of Tamarins Scientific name : Saguinus oedipus Genus : Tamarins
Cotton-top tamarin, A species of Tamarins
Scientific name: Saguinus oedipus
Genus: Tamarins
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Description
The Listataffe (Saguinus oedipus) is a primate species from the family of the marmosets. The common German-language name caricatures the similarity of his hair to that of the Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.
General Info
Lifespan
13-25 years
Diet
Cotton-top tamarin's diet is primarily omnivorous, with a preference for fruits and insects, which together constitute over 80% of their diet. Their consumption of tree gum, nectar, and small vertebrates further diversifies their dietary intake.
Appearance
Cotton-top tamarin is a small monkey, with a body length of up to 32 cm, excluding a long tail. It exhibits a distinct bicolor fur of creamy-white and black or dark brown hues. Its notable features include a shock of white hair on its head and adorable black 'mask', tufted ears and orange legs. Both males and females look alike, but juveniles have less vibrant coloration compared to adults.
Behavior
Cotton-top tamarin is a highly social primate, living in troops of 3-9 individuals, often with a dominant female. These groups communicate with vocalizations and scent-marking to maintain territories. Cotton-top tamarin exhibits cooperative breeding, with infants mostly cared for by males. They primarily feed on insects, fruits, and plant exudates, using specialized lower incisors to gouge trees.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Arctopitheci Genus
Tamarins Species
Cotton-top tamarin 
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