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Leoncito
Leontocebus weddelli
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="weddells-saddle-back-tamarin"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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 weddelli
(Leoncito)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Leoncito
Portuguese
Sagüi
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Leontocebus nigricollis
Least Concern
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Chichico rojo
Leontocebus lagonotus
Least Concern
Pichico
Leontocebus leucogenys
Least Concern
Pichico común
Leontocebus nigrifrons
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Pichico común
Leontocebus illigeri
Near Threatened
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Leontocebus cruzlimai
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Leoncito?
The scientific name of Leoncito is Leontocebus weddelli. It belongs to the genus Leontocebus.
What is the conservation status of Leoncito?
Leoncito (Leontocebus weddelli) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Leoncito belong to?
Leoncito (Leontocebus weddelli) belongs to the genus Leontocebus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callitrichidae.
Is Leoncito endangered?
No, Leoncito (Leontocebus weddelli) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Leoncito belong to?
Leoncito (Leontocebus weddelli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Leoncito?
The closest relatives of Leoncito in the genus Leontocebus include Bebeleche, Chichico Amarillo, Chichico De Manto Negro, Chichico rojo, Pichico.
Genus Leontocebus — 10 Species
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Bebeleche
Leontocebus fuscicollis
Chichico Amarillo
Leontocebus tripartitus
Chichico De Manto Negro
Leontocebus nigricollis
Chichico rojo
Leontocebus lagonotus
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LC
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Leoncito
Leontocebus weddelli
Pichico
Leontocebus leucogenys
Pichico común
Leontocebus nigrifrons
Pichico común
Leontocebus illigeri
Lesson's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus fuscus
Cruz Lima's Saddle-back Tamarin
Leontocebus cruzlimai
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