Cottontop Tamarin vs Species code: Hs
Saguinus oedipus compared with Halophila stipulacea
Key Differences
- Cottontop Tamarin is Critically Endangered while Species code: Hs is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cottontop Tamarin | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Primates (Primates) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Callitrichidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Saguinus | Halophila |
| Species | Saguinus oedipus | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Cottontop Tamarin
CR — Critically EndangeredSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cottontop Tamarin | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cottontop Tamarin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Species code: Hs
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
Cottontop Tamarin
No description available.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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