For more information about the IUCN Red List visit: www.iucnredlist.org
Fruit, seeds, gums and small animals such as insects, mice and birds
North-west Colombia
Tropical dry forests
They are one of the most endangered primates in South America, there are less than 2000 left in the wild.
Cotton top tamarins are very sociable. The female usually gives birth to twins and the whole group help with parent duties.
