EMPEROR TAMARIN Saguinus imperator Order Primata Description Gray coat, crown silvery-brown, tail reddish-orange. White moustache
extends to shoulders. Saguinus species are at the upper end of marmoset/tamarin
size range: head + body 7-12 in; tail 8-16 in.; weight 1.5-2 lb. Claws rather
than nails on digits. Range Bolivia, Brazil, southeast Peru Status While not endangered at this time, Lincoln Park Zoo has been a leader in captive breeding of this species. Habitat conversion for farms and logging are threats. |
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