Bearded emperor tamarin

The bearded emperor tamarin (Saguinus imperator subgrisescens) is one of the two subspecies of the emperor tamarin. It is similar to the black-chinned emperor tamarin, with the beard. It usually lives in groups of 3–8, but can be found alone.

Bearded emperor tamarin
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Haplorhini
Infraorder: Simiiformes
Family: Callitrichidae
Genus: Saguinus
Species:
Subspecies:
S. i. subgrisescens
Trinomial name
Saguinus imperator subgrisescens
(Lönnberg, 1940)

Distribution

It is situated in rain forests through Brazil and Peru.

Conservation status

The bearded emperor tamarin is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but it is slowly becoming in danger of extinction through destruction of habitat.[1] Many live in zoos, or are illegally sold as pets.

Reproduction

The female gives birth to two young after a gestation of 140–145 days.

References

  1. Rylands, A. B. & Mittermeier, R. A. (2008). "Saguinus imperator ssp. subgrisescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2009.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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