Saguinus
| Definition: |
A genus of CALLITRICHINAE consisting of 22 species and found in Panama as well as South America. Species seen most frequently in the literature are S. oedipus (cotton-top marmoset), S. nigricollis, and S. fusicollis. |
| Notes: |
New World monkey; NIM when exper animal: no qualif; when IM, qualif permitted; diseases: coord IM with MONKEY DISEASES (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Marmoset, Cotton-Top,Marmoset, Long-Tusked |
| Previously Indexed: |
Callithricidae (1975-1980) |
Saguinus Definitions and Terms
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