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pied tamarin
Sign in to saveAlso known as Saguinus bicolor, Brazilian bare-faced tamarin
species of primate
Species
Critically EndangeredMaximum longevity: 19 years (captivity) Observations: One captive specimen was about 19 years old when it died (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Encyclopedic overview
Pied tamarin in captivity The pied tamarin (Saguinus bicolor), sometimes referred to as the Brazilian bare-faced tamarin, is a critically endangered species of primate found in a restricted area of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. It was named the mascot of Manaus, Brazil in 2005. The species is endangered due to the increasing size of the city of Manaus, which is encroaching on their native habitat.
Distribution and habitat
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