Tamarins are squirrel-sized New World monkeys that range from southern Central America through central South America. They are found in the Amazon basin and northern Bolivia but not in mountainous regions. Tamarin species vary considerably in appearance, ranging from nearly all black to mixtures of black, brown, and white. Mustache-like facial hairs are typical for many species. Their body size ranges from 13 to 30 cm (with a 25 to 44 cm long tail), and they weigh between 220 and 900 grams. Tamarins differ from marmosets primarily by having lower canine teeth that are clearly longer than their incisors. In captivity, tamarins can live for up to 18 years. Learn more by watching this video: "The tricky job of housing Callitrichids"
Scientific Name: Saguinus oedipus Up until the 1980s, the cotton-top tamarin was believed to range from Costa Rica south to northern Colombia. However, by 1992, its range had been reduced to the north of Colombia alone.
Scientific Name: Saguinus midas The golden-handed tamarin is native to the wooded areas along the Amazon River in Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela. They live in groups of 2 to 15 individuals.
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