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THE ELUSIVE
SAGUINUS
FUSCICOLLIS

Our Tamarin Monkeys

The Saguinus Fuscicollis, known as the Saddleback Tamarin, is a New World monkey found in South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Peru). It prefers lowland tropical forests in the Andes Mountains near the Amazon River Basin. This primate typically stays in the lower canopy. Conservation-wise, while the Red-mantled Saddle-back Tamarin is “least concern” per the IUCN.
The Brown-mantled Tamarin faces threats such as poaching, habitat loss, and capture for the illegal pet trade, leading to a decreasing population despite its “least concern” status.

At ONCA, we’re committed to providing our tamarins with the best possible environment to thrive.They represent a recent and unique challenge within the ONCA Sanctuary. Our family currently includes one male individual of this species, underscoring the sensitive nature of our conservation efforts. This tamarind monkey, with its distinctive appearance and elusive behavior, is a rarity within the sanctuary. Unlike other primate species we care for, marmosets are not as affected by the pet trade, but this poses a unique challenge for our male. Integrating it into the existing wild group at ONCA or forming a new group with a possible future arrival of females requires a careful and considered effort.
Our efforts focus on closely monitoring their behavior and health, creating opportunities for social interaction, and exploring all possibilities for integration. Given the elusive nature of the species and the small number of individuals, this task is not without difficulties. The Saguinus Fuscicollis is the latest primate species to join our sanctuary and represents an important part of our learning and growth in wildlife conservation. Their presence at ONCA is a testament to our dedication to preserving even the most challenging species.
Join us in our mission to safeguard these vital members of the rainforest and celebrate their continued prosperity at ONCA.
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