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Black-fronted Titi

Black-fronted Titi

Brazil
Status
Near Threatened

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
leaves, shoots, forest fruits, and crawling invertebrates

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Habitat. Primary and disturbed Atlantic Forest from close to sea level to elevations of ¢. 1000 m and neighboring areas of cerrado savanna woodland. The Black-fronted Titi appears to be quite tolerant of habitat disturbance and is able to inhabit isolated forest fragments, including at least one large fragment (Serra da Cantareira State Park) in the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Black-fronted Titi is officially designated as Near Threatened. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of leaves, shoots, forest fruits, and crawling invertebrates. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 25 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Black-fronted Titi.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBrazil
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan25 Yrs
StatusNear Threatened
ScientificCallicebus nigrifrons
Registry Info
Lifespan25 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyPitheciidae