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Mammals

Red-handed Tamarin

Scientific Name

Saguinus midas

Other Common Name(s)

Golden-handed Tamarin, Yellow-handed Tamarin, Midas Tamarin

Body Weight

400-550 g

Body Length

Head and body: 20.5-28.0 cm
Tail: 31.5-44.0 cm

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Habitat

Forests
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Diet

Fruits, flowers, nectar, tree sap, gum, snails, spiders, insects, frogs and lizards
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Fun Facts

  • Red-handed tamarins can jump and descend from 20m high to the ground without getting hurt.

  • Red-handed tamarins live in small groups with 2 to 6 members. They cooperate together and respect other members within the group

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    Distribution

    South American countries such as Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana

    Threats & Conservation

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      Urbanisation & Infrastructure

    As red-handed tamarins live in trees, the loss of tropical rainforests is a big challenge to their survival.

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