Buffy-tufted marmoset, Callithrix aurita (vulnerable)
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Buffy-tufted marmoset, Callithrix aurita (vulnerable)
Buffy-tufted marmoset, Callithrix aurita (vulnerable), and red-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Aurita Callithrix Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Handed Marmoset Midas Pretre Stipple Tamarin Tufted Vulnerable Buffy Saguinus
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals," published in Paris, France, in 1816, showcases two endearing New World primates: the Buffy-tufted marmoset (Callithrix aurita) and the Red-handed tamarin (Saguinus midas). The illustration, painted by Jean Gabriel Pretre and engraved by Massard under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, offers a captivating glimpse into the natural history of these fascinating creatures. The Buffy-tufted marmoset, also known as the White-bellied marmoset, is a vulnerable species native to Central and South America. With a distinctive buff-colored tuft of fur on its head and a white belly, this marmoset is well-adapted to its arboreal lifestyle. Its long claws and sharp incisors enable it to forage efficiently in trees for insects, fruit, and sap. The Red-handed tamarin, on the other hand, is easily recognizable by the red fur on its hands and feet, which provides excellent camouflage in the rainforest. This species, also native to Central and South America, is classified as endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Both species play essential roles in their ecosystems as seed dispersers and pollinators. This exquisite engraving not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an important historical record of these vulnerable primates. Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming an artist to the Museum of Natural History, skillfully captured their essence, providing us with a glimpse into the natural world of over two centuries ago.
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