Bearded Emperor Tamarin

Bearded Emperor Tamarin

Taxobox
name = Bearded Emperor Tamarin
status = LC
status_system = iucn3.1
status_ref = IUCN2007|assessors=Heymann, E.W., Rylands, A.B., Bampi, M.I., Chiarello, A.G., da Fonseca, G.A.B., Mendes, S.L. & Marcelino, M.|year=2003|id=43962|title=Saguinus imperator "ssp."' subgrisescens|downloaded=2008-03-23 Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern]


image_width = 200px
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Mammalia
ordo = Primates
familia = Cebidae
genus = "Saguinus"
species = "S. imperator"
subspecies = "S. i. subgrisescens"
binomial = "Saguinus imperator subgrisescens"
binomial_authority = (Goeldi, 1907)

The Bearded Emperor Tamarin ("Saguinus imperator subgrisescens") is one of the two subspecies of the Emperor Tamarin.It is very much like the Emperor Tamarin, with the beard. It usually lives in groups of 3-8, but can be found alone.

Distribution

It is situated in rain forests through Brazil and Peru.

Conservation status

The Bearded Emperor Tamrin is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but it is slowly becoming in danger of extinction through destruction of habitat. 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

External links

* [http://www.thewildones.org/Animals/emperor.html Emperor Tamarin]
* [http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/S/Saguinus_imperator_subgrisescens.asp Bearded Emperor Tamarin]


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