Bearded Emperor Tamarin
Saguinus subgrisescens
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Primates · Callitrichidae
About
The bearded emperor tamarin is one of the two subspecies of the emperor tamarin. It is mostly found in the tropical forests of southwestern Brazil and eastern Peru. This omnivorous member of the Callitrichidae family is usually found in groups of 4 and shares social relations with other callitrichids. They communicate vocally, as well as with olfactory signals. Males tend to be primary caregivers for their young. It is considered as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, despite threats from increased habitat loss.
Fun Fact
Females also exclusively produce the longifolene compound, while males were shown to secrete no unique chemical in one study.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on fruit, nectar, tree sap, flowers, and fungi, as well as small animals like insects, snails and frogs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance