Red-mantle Saddle-back Tamarin (Saguinus lagonotus) lives in tropical rainforest across Central South America. Its conservation status is Least Concern.
Fascinating facts about the Red-mantle Saddle-back Tamarin
- The red-mantled saddle-back tamarin has a head and body length of between 220 millimetres (8.7 in) and 270 millimetres (11 in) with a tail length between 275 millimetres (10.8 in) and 330 millimetres (13 in) long. It weighs between 350 grams (12 oz) and 400 grams (14 oz).
- The red-mantled saddle-back tamarin has a head and body length of between 220 millimetres (8.7 in) and 270 millimetres (11 in) with a tail length between 275 millimetres (10.8 in) and 330 millimetres (13 in) long. It weighs between 350 grams (12 oz) and 400 grams (14 oz).
- It lives where two great rivers meet. It lives in Ecuador and Peru and its type locality is in Peru, near the confluence of the Amazon River and the Napo River.
- It was once hidden under another name, only later recognized as its own species. The red-mantled saddle-back tamarin was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the brown-mantled tamarin, L. fuscicollis.
- Only 22-27 cm from nose to tail base, this tamarin fits in a child's hand. Its 27-33 cm tail adds balance for leaping among thin branches, showing how body size tail proportion lets tiny primates navigate dense canopies with agility.
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At a glance
RangeCentral South America
HabitatTropical rainforest
DietInsects and fruit
About the Red-mantle Saddle-back Tamarin
In the lush, vibrant tapestry of the tropical forest, the Red-mantle Saddle-back Tamarin weaves a path of unbridled energy, its diminutive form darting with reckless abandon through the underbrush. With a flick of its tail and a flash of its eponymous red mantle, this tiny primate navigates the intricate network of branches and vines with an agility that belies its small stature, its large eyes shining bright with a mischievous intelligence. As it moves, the tamarin's high-pitched calls pierce the air, a symphony of sound that echoes through the forest, a testament to the unbridled joy and exuberance of this remarkable creature.
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