Stephen Nash's titi monkey (''Plecturocebus stephennashi''), also known as just Nash's titi or Stephen Nash's monkey, is a species of
titi monkey, a type of
New World monkey,
endemic to the eastern bank of the
Purus River in
Brazil.
It was discovered by
Marc van Roosmalen in 2001 when local fishermen brought specimens to his breeding center.
It was described in 2002.
It was named in honor of
Stephen D. Nash
Stephen David Nash (born 1954 in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England) is an English wildlife artist who primarily specialises on primates. He is currently based at the Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York, USA, in the Department of Anatom ...
, an illustrator for
Conservation International
Conservation International (CI) is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia.
CI's work focuses on science, policy and partnership with businesses, governments and communities. The organ ...
, the organization that funded van Roosmalen's work.
The monkey is largely silver with a black forehead and red sideburns and chest, as well as on the underside of the species' limbs.
It is 28 inches long, although 17 inches is taken up by the titi's tail.
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Stephen Nash's titi
Stephen Nash's titi monkey (''Plecturocebus stephennashi''), also known as just Nash's titi or Stephen Nash's monkey, is a species of titi monkey, a type of New World monkey, endemic to the eastern bank of the Purus River in Brazil. It was disco ...
Mammals of Brazil
Endemic fauna of Brazil
Stephen Nash's titi
Stephen Nash's titi monkey (''Plecturocebus stephennashi''), also known as just Nash's titi or Stephen Nash's monkey, is a species of titi monkey, a type of New World monkey, endemic to the eastern bank of the Purus River in Brazil. It was disco ...
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