Goeldi's monkey  (Callimico goeldii)

Species information

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Authentication

Authenticated (05/03/2006) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Glossary

Oestrus: The time of ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary) in female mammals, when the female becomes receptive to males, also known as ‘heat'.
Polyoestrous: Having several oestrous cycles during a single breeding season.

References

  1. IUCN Redlist 2003 (January, 2004)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Richardson, M. (2006) Pers. Comm.
  3. Walker's Mammals of the World (January, 2004)
    http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/walkers_mammals_of_the_world/primates/primates.callitrichidae.callimico.html
  4. CITES (January, 2004)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. Macdonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  6. Defler, T., Rodriguez, J.V. and Hernandez-Camacho, J.I. (2003) Conservation Priorities for Colombian Primates. Primate Conservation, 19: 10 - 18.