Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus illigeri
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="illigers-saddle-back-tamarin"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Primates
(Primaten)
Family
Callitrichidae
Genus
Leontocebus
Species
Leontocebus illigeri
(Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Pichico común
Similar Species in Leontocebus
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brown-mantled tamarin
Leontocebus fuscicollis
Least Concern
Andean Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus leucogenys
Least Concern
Black-mantled Tamarin
Leontocebus nigricollis
Least Concern
Cruz Lima's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus cruzlimai
Least Concern
Golden-mantled Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus tripartitus
Near Threatened
Geoffroy's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus nigrifrons
Least Concern
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus fuscus
Least Concern
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Red-mantled Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus lagonotus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin?
The scientific name of Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin is Leontocebus illigeri. It belongs to the genus Leontocebus.
What is the conservation status of Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin?
Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus illigeri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin belong to?
Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus illigeri) belongs to the genus Leontocebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callitrichidae.
What kingdom does Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin belong to?
Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus illigeri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin?
The closest relatives of Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin in the genus Leontocebus include brown-mantled tamarin, Andean Saddle-back Tamarin, Black-mantled Tamarin, Cruz Lima's Saddle-back Tamarin, Golden-mantled Saddle-back Tamarin.
Genus Leontocebus — 10 Species
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LC
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LC
brown-mantled tamarin
Leontocebus fuscicollis
Andean Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus leucogenys
Black-mantled Tamarin
Leontocebus nigricollis
Cruz Lima's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus cruzlimai
Golden-mantled Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus tripartitus
Geoffroy's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus nigrifrons
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus fuscus
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NT
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Illiger's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus illigeri
Red-mantled Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus lagonotus
Weddell's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus weddelli
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