Emperor Tamarin

Saguinus imperator

The emperor tamarin is a small, tree-dwelling monkey that lives in extended family groups. Weighing only a pound or so, the tamarin is lightweight enough to forage for fruit and insects on the outermost tips of tree branches.

Fact File

Pronunciation: TAM-uh-rin
Height: 9 to 10 in
Weight: 1 lb
Lifespan: 15 to 20 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Rainforest
Diet: Fruit, flowers, nectar, gum, and small animals

That Moustache!

The emperor tamarin is named for its long white moustache, which resembles that of an ancient emperor.

Range:

Western South America