Origin- The species is found in tropical forest edges and secondary forests in north-western Colombia, where it is arboreal and diurnal
Lifespan- Up to 23 years
Diet- Their diet mainly consists of vegetables but also includes insects and plant exudates, and it is an important seed disperser in the tropical ecosystem.
Description- The species is found in tropical forest edges and secondary forests in north-western Colombia, where it is arboreal and diurnal
Conservation- The species is at risk due to large-scale habitat destruction, as the lowland forest in north western Colombia where the cotton-top tamarin is found has been reduced to 5% of its previous area. It is currently classified as critically endangered and is one of the rarest primates in the world, with only 6,000 individuals left in the wild.
