Emperor Tamarin
Tamarinus imperator
The adult emperor tamarin inhabits tropical forests of the southwestern Amazon, moving nimbly through the understory and mid-canopy. It eats fruit, tree exudates, nectar, insects, spiders, and small vertebrates, using quick hands and sharp teeth to handle food. Adults defend themselves with alarm calls, rapid retreats, bites, and agile leaps through tangled vegetation. A notable fact is its dramatic white moustache, which gives the species its emperor-like appearance.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Emperor Tamarin