Red-cap Mustached Tamarin
Saguinus pileatus
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Primates · Callitrichidae
About
The red-capped tamarin , is subspecies of moustached tamarin from South America. They are found in Brazil, on the eastern margin of the Tefé and Coari rivers. Previously recognised as a separate species, Saguinus pilatus, the red-capped tamarin was demoted to subspecies status by a taxonomic review by Rylands et al., (2016).
Fun Fact
Like all tamarins they are relatively small, growing up to 56 cm long.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is in rainforests densely covered with undergrowth.
Diet
Feed on fruits and insects, but occasionally they also eat eggs and small vertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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