Bearded Emperor Tamarin
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The Bearded Emperor Tamarin (Saguinus imperator subgrisescens) is one of the two subspecies of the Emperor Tamarin.It is very much like the Emperor Tamarin, with the beard. It usually lives in groups of 3-8, but can be found alone.
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[edit] Distribution
It is situated in rain forests through Brazil and Peru.
[edit] Conservation status
The Bearded Emperor Tamrin 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.
[edit] Reproduction
The female gives birth to two young after a gestation of 140-145 days.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Heymann, E.W., Rylands, A.B., Bampi, M.I., Chiarello, A.G., da Fonseca, G.A.B., Mendes, S.L. & Marcelino, M. (2003). Saguinus imperator ssp.' subgrisescens. 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2007. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern
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