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Geoffroy’s Tamarin

Saguinus geoffroyi

Geoffroy's Tamarin is a small monkey with a cute face and a long tail. They love to swing through trees and live in family groups, making them very social and playful!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Geoffroy’s Tamarin has a striking appearance with a distinctive white head, face, and chest that sharply contrasts with its reddish-brown back. Its tail is long and completely black, making it visually different from many other tamarins.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCallitrichidaeGenusSaguinus
Geoffroy’s Tamarin
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Geoffroy’s Tamarin

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Geoffroy’s Tamarins live in family groups of up to 10 members, working together!

These tiny monkeys have sharp claws, not nails, helping them grip tree bark like squirrels!

They can often be seen 'tree-gobbling' to get nutritious sap from specific plants.

They play a big role in helping rainforests grow by scattering seeds from fruits they eat.

Special abilities

Ability

Arboreal Acrobatics

Geoffroy’s Tamarin can leap incredible distances between tree branches, using its strong legs and long tail for balance.

Ability

Social Soundscape

Geoffroy’s Tamarin has a complex array of chirps, whistles, and trills that help them communicate and warn their family of danger.

Ability

Paternal Pack Mule

Geoffroy’s Tamarin dads often carry their twin babies on their backs, sharing the parenting load to protect them.

Measurements & details

Length
20-29 cm
Weight
0.4-0.55 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
15 km/h
Litter Size
1-3
Gestation
140-145 days

Diet & Feeding

Tiny omnivores, they munch on tasty fruits, juicy insects, and tree sap!

Primary Foods

  • Fruits
  • Insects
  • Tree sap
  • Nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Harpy Eagle

Harpia harpyja

is a powerful raptor that preys on arboreal mammals

eaten by

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

hides in trees, ambushing small primates and other animals

eats

Panama Fig

Ficus insipida

relies on this common fig tree for its abundant, energy-rich fruits

Traits

Also known as

Geoffroy's Tamarin Monkey

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch these monkeys from a distance and never try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Geoffroy’s Tamarin?

20-29 cm

How much does Geoffroy’s Tamarin weigh?

0.4-0.55 kg

How long does Geoffroy’s Tamarin live?

10-15 years

How fast can Geoffroy’s Tamarin move?

15 km/h

What does Geoffroy’s Tamarin eat?

Tiny omnivores, they munch on tasty fruits, juicy insects, and tree sap!

Where is Geoffroy’s Tamarin usually found?

Forests

How does Geoffroy’s Tamarin hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Geoffroy’s Tamarin usually have?

1-3

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