Emperor Tamarin Facts
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Scientific Name: |
Saguinus imperator |
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Class: |
Mammalia |
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Order: |
Primates |
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Family: |
Callitrichidae |
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Species: |
S. imperator |
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Life Span: |
10–15 years (up to 20 years in captivity) |
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Diet: |
Omnivore (fruits, flowers, insects, plant gums, small animals) |
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Size: |
23–26 cm (9–10 inches), excluding tail |
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Weight: |
About 500 grams (18 oz) |
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Speed: |
Fast and agile climber (exact speed not recorded) |
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Predators: |
Birds of prey, snakes, large cats |
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Locations: |
Brazil, Peru, Bolivia |
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Habitat: |
Tropical rainforests, lowland and montane forests |
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Population: |
Stable (Least Concern) |
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Gestation: |
About 6 months |
Emperor Tamarin Facts:
- The emperor tamarin’s scientific name is Saguinus imperator.
- It is named after Emperor Wilhelm II because of its long white mustache.
- Emperor tamarins are very small primates, weighing about 500 grams.
- They live in tropical rainforests of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
- These monkeys spend most of their time high in the tree canopy.
- Their diet includes fruits, insects, flowers, and tree sap.
- Emperor tamarins live in small family groups led by a dominant female.
- Males help carry and protect the babies.
- They use loud calls to communicate with group members.
- The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
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