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Cotton-headed Tamarin
Rodríguez, V., Link, A., Guzman-Caro, D., Defler, T.R., Palacios, E., Stevenson, P.R. & Mittermeier, R.A. 2021. Saguinus oedipus (amended version of 2020 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: e.T19823A192551067. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T19823A192551067.en. Accessed on 17 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Antioquia, Colombia
Rapid and accelerating rates of habitat loss combined with the substantial demand for live capture for the pet trade have led to large decreases in populations. Over the last decade, forest loss has increased across all regions of the tamarin’s habitat, with substantial losses of large trees essential for sustaining populations further preventing any recovery.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Uniban, Colombia
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Bananas, Plantains, Snacks
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