Geoffroy's tamarin
Order : Primates
Family : Callitrichidae
Species : Saguinus geoffroyi
Keywords: red , black , white , diurnal
The Geoffroy's 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
Some facts about the
Geoffroy's tamarin
Adult weight : 0.499 kg (1.0978 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 21 years
Female maturity :548 days
Gestation : 142 days
Weaning : 56 days
Litter size : 2
Weight at birth : 0.046 kg (0.1012 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 1 W
Body mass : 0.225 kg (0.495 lbs)
Facts about the Geoffroy's tamarin
Saguinus geoffroyi is the only callithricid whose range extends from South America as far north as Costa Rica (Grzimek, 1990). (Full text)
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