Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus fuscus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="lessons-saddle-back-tamarin"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Colombia.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Primates
(Primates)
Family
Callitrichidae
Genus
Leontocebus
Species
Leontocebus fuscus
(Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin?
The scientific name of Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin is Leontocebus fuscus. It belongs to the genus Leontocebus.
What is the conservation status of Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin?
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin live?
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin belong to?
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus fuscus) belongs to the genus Leontocebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callitrichidae.
Is Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin endangered?
No, Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus fuscus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin belong to?
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin (Leontocebus fuscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin?
The closest relatives of Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin in the genus Leontocebus include Bebeleche, Chichico Amarillo, Chichico De Manto Negro, Chichico rojo, Leoncito.
Genus Leontocebus — 10 Species
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NT
LC
Bebeleche
Leontocebus fuscicollis
Chichico Amarillo
Leontocebus tripartitus
Chichico De Manto Negro
Leontocebus nigricollis
Chichico rojo
Leontocebus lagonotus
Leoncito
Leontocebus weddelli
Pichico
Leontocebus leucogenys
Pichico común
Leontocebus nigrifrons
Pichico común
Leontocebus illigeri
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LC
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Leontocebus fuscus
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