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The titis, or titi monkeys, are New World monkeys of the subfamily Callicebinae, which contains three extant genera: Cheracebus, Callicebus, and Plecturocebus. [1] [2] This subfamily also contains the extinct genera Miocallicebus, Homunculus, and Carlocebus. [3]
Learn about the different species, characteristics and conservation status of titi monkeys, small and colorful primates from South America. Find out how they live, eat, communicate and mate in their family groups.
Titis are about 20 species of primates with long furred tails and flat faces. They live in monogamous groups, feed on fruit and seeds, and are endangered by habitat loss.
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