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Original source: Description: Golden-handed Tamarin - Source: own work - Location: Central Park Zoo, New York - Author: self, User:Stavenn
Author: self, User:Stavenn
Permission: GNU Free Documentation License
Original source: Description: Golden-handed Tamarin - Source: own work - Location: Central Park Zoo, New York - Author: self, User:Stavenn
Author: self, User:Stavenn
Permission: GNU Free Documentation License
Some facts about the
Midas tamarin
Adult weight : 0.554 kg (1.2188 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 21 years
Female maturity :608 days
Gestation : 127 days
Weaning : 71 days
Litter size : 2
Litters per year : 1
Weight at birth : 0.04 kg (0.088 lbs)
Midas tamarin
Order : Primates
Family : Callitrichidae
Species : Saguinus midas
The Golden-handed tamarin, midas tamarin is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Facts about the Midas tamarin
Saguinus midas is included in the sample as an outgroup. (Full text)
1. Midas -- ((Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold)Midas
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