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Primates - Emperor Tamarin
Topic Started: Aug 7 2013, 11:40 PM (1,604 Views)
OwlParrot
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Emperor Tamarin ~ Saguinus imperator

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General Information

Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Callitrichidae
Genus: Saguinus
Species: S. imperator

Location This primate inhabits tropical rain forests in the southwest Amazon Basin, in east Peru, north Bolivia and in the west Brazilian states of Acre and Amazonas

Conservation Status
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Sizes
Weight500 grams
Length (average) 23–26 centimetres
Height (average)35–41.5 cm


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Type of Exhibit: These small Primates can be kept in a Outdoor/Indoor Aviary or Island (pending on climate of zoo). These small monkeys need some kind of climbing structures such as wood planks to trees connected with ropes and bridges. They should be kept between the 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants are not a necessity but they would better off with them.

Temperament:These Small monkeys are generally peaceful and can be kept with other species such as other Tamarins, Sloths, Marmosets,Tarumandas, Saki and many peaceful bird species, thought they have also been kept with Green Iguana

Diet:These monkeys should be fed a combination of Fruits, Vegetables, Mice, Grubs and Crickets

Social Needs:These monkeys should be kept in groups up to 15 but only one family group because they are Strongly territorial toward other Emperor Tamarins

Extra Information:
  • They are named after German Emperor Wilhelm beacuase of their Mustaches
  • Vocalizations of the emperor tamarin include hisses, trills and long chirping calls
  • They are also known Black-chinned emperor tamarin.
  • They can live over 17 years
  • Females almost always give birth to two babies


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Edited by OwlParrot, Aug 7 2013, 11:40 PM.
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