Cotton-headed Tamarin (Saguinus Oedipus) Facts

Here's a description of this animal: Appearance: The cotton-headed tamarin is easily recognized by the thick tuft of white hair on its head that stretches from its forehead to its shoulders. The fur on its chest and legs is also white, while the fur on its back and tail is reddish brown to black. Size: This animal is one of the smallest primates, weighing less than 0.5 kg and measuring around 20.8 to 26 cm in length. Habitat and Lifestyle: Cotton-headed tamarins are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees, primarily in rainforests and secondary forests. They live in social groups of 3 to 9 individuals. Diet: Their diet is varied, including fruits, insects, flower nectar, and occasionally small vertebrates such as lizards.