Threats
Urbanisation & Infrastructure
As red-handed tamarins live in trees, the loss of tropical rainforests is a big challenge to their survival.
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
Habitat
Forests
Diet
Fruits, flowers, nectar, tree sap, gum, snails, spiders, insects, frogs and lizards
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
Distribution
South American countries such as Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Conservation
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
CITES
Appendix II
Conservation
Protected under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586) in Hong Kong.
