Species group · Mammals
Tamarins
WAnimals has 2 species of tamarin, spread across 2 families (Callitrichidae, Cebidae).
- 2 species
- 2 families
- 2 countries
- Weight
- 440 g – 700 g
- Length
- 24 cm – 33 cm
- Lifespan
- 12 – 13 years
Ranges calculated from the entries that record the figure, not from all 2.
All 2 species of tamarins on WAnimals
Each one has its own full entry. This group does not replace them: it brings them together.
Conservation status
2 especies in this group están en alguna categoría de riesgo real según la UICN.
See the global conservation statusWhere they live
Recorded in 2 countries. The ones with the most species in the group:
Did you know…
Its bright golden mane gives the species its name.
From Golden Lion Tamarin
Only the group's dominant female breeds, suppressing the fertility of the others with pheromones.
From Golden Lion Tamarin
It usually bears twins, which is the rule in this species.
From Golden Lion Tamarin
It is one of the most threatened primates in the world.
From Cottontop Tamarin
Only the group's dominant female breeds.
From Cottontop Tamarin
The father does most of the carrying of the young.
From Cottontop Tamarin