# 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! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Geoffroy's Tamarin Monkey ![Geoffroy’s Tamarin](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Geoffroy's_tamarin_%28Saguinus_geoffroyi%29_2.jpg&width=800) Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Geoffroy's_tamarin_%28Saguinus_geoffroyi%29_2.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Primates - **Family:** Callitrichidae - **Genus:** Saguinus ## 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 - **Arboreal Acrobatics:** Geoffroy’s Tamarin can leap incredible distances between tree branches, using its strong legs and long tail for balance. - **Social Soundscape:** Geoffroy’s Tamarin has a complex array of chirps, whistles, and trills that help them communicate and warn their family of danger. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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 - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch these monkeys from a distance and never try to touch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Geoffroy’s Tamarin? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Geoffroy’s Tamarin: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/geoffroy-s-tamarin)