Emperor Tamarins are found in the southwest Amazon Basin. The countries of their origin are southeast Peru, northwest Bolivia, and northwest Brazil. River drainages in Peru such as the Acre, Purus, and Jurua have populations of emperor tamarins. Emperor tamarins are found in various types of light, dry-bottom to terrestrial dense Amazon forests. There territories are found in areas with 75-100 acres of open woodlands. Emperor tamarins usually dwell in trees below 80-95 feet
Emperor tamarins are usually between 9-10.5 inches in body length with a tail length of around 15 inches. They are very light animals weighing only about 10-14 ounces at mature age. There most distinct physical feature is their long, white, drooping mustache. The emperor tamarins usually have a black or dark grey coat with yellow coats on their back and a brownish-red chest and tail. Emperor tamarins have claws on all of their fingers and toes with the exception of the great toe, which has a nail.Emperor tamarins are active during the day and are constantly moving. Due to their small size they are very agile and can move from branch to branch with great leaps and jerky movements. They are very playful, affectionate primates and when held in captivity love to be pet by humans. They are usually found in groups consisting of up to fifteen other members. Often the emperor tamarin is found living among other groups of emperor tamarins. Click Here for more details.
Emperor Tamarin
Emperor Tamarin
Emperor Tamarin
Emperor Tamarin
Emperor Tamarin
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