Bearded emperor tamarin
The bearded emperor tamarin (Saguinus imperator subgrisescens) is one of the two subspecies of the emperor tamarin. It is similar to the black-chinned emperor tamarin, with the beard. It usually lives in groups of 3–8, but can be found alone.
| Bearded emperor tamarin | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Primates |
| Suborder: | Haplorhini |
| Infraorder: | Simiiformes |
| Family: | Callitrichidae |
| Genus: | Saguinus |
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| Subspecies: | S. i. subgrisescens |
| Trinomial name | |
| Saguinus imperator subgrisescens (Lönnberg, 1940) | |
Conservation status
The bearded emperor tamarin is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but it is slowly becoming in danger of extinction through destruction of habitat.[1] 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
- Rylands, A. B. & Mittermeier, R. A. (2008). "Saguinus imperator ssp. subgrisescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2009.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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