# White-eared titi (*Callicebus donacophilus*) The White-eared titi is a small monkey with fluffy fur and big, bright eyes. They love to swing through trees and are very playful with their friends! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![White-eared titi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Callicebus-donacophilus_09.jpg&width=800) Photo: Lea Maimone, CC BY-SA 2.5 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Callicebus-donacophilus_09.jpg) ## Appearance The White-eared titi has soft, grayish-brown fur on its body, often with reddish-orange underparts. Its most distinctive features are the prominent tufts of white fur on its ears. Its long, bushy tail is darker, sometimes with a whitish tip, and is not prehensile. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Pitheciidae - **Genus:** Plecturocebus ## Interesting facts - Male titis are super dads, carrying their babies almost all the time! - These monkeys often warm up by sunbathing on branches after chilly forest nights. - They mate for life and are one of the few truly monogamous primates. - Titis "shout" at neighboring groups to tell them to stay away from their area. ## Special abilities - **Tail-Tie Tango:** White-eared titis can intertwine their long tails with family members, creating a secure and cozy bond while resting high in the trees. - **Duet Delivers:** White-eared titis have complex, loud calls they perform in duets with their mate, that helps them communicate and defend their territory. - **Forest Navigator:** White-eared titis can leap effortlessly between branches with incredible agility, because of their strong legs that helps them move through the dense forest canopy. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 25-35 cm - **Weight:** 0.5-1.5 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-20 years - **Speed:** 15 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-2 - **Gestation:** 150-160 days ## Diet & Feeding These small monkeys mostly munch on delicious fruits and leaves, but also enjoy a side of tasty insects! - **Primary Foods:** Fruits, Leaves, Insects, Flowers - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Harpy Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/harpy-eagle) (*Harpia harpyja*) — A powerful bird of prey in its habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Jaguar](https://www.snappit.app/explore/jaguar) (*Panthera onca*) — A large feline predator of the forest. - **Eaten by:** Boa Constrictor (*Boa constrictor*) — A large snake that ambushes small primates. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch animals from a distance and never try to touch them in the wild. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify White-eared titi? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is White-eared titi? 25-35 cm ### How much does White-eared titi weigh? 0.5-1.5 kg ### How long does White-eared titi live? 10-20 years ### How fast can White-eared titi move? 15 km/h ### What does White-eared titi eat? These small monkeys mostly munch on delicious fruits and leaves, but also enjoy a side of tasty insects! ### Where is White-eared titi usually found? Forests ### How does White-eared titi hunt? Foraging ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [White-eared titi: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-eared-titi)