Black Tamarin

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Primate
gptkbp:activities Foraging
gptkbp:area Cooperative breeding
3 to 15 individuals
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 15 years
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle Small and agile
gptkbp:breedingSeason Year-round
Successful in zoos
gptkbp:climate Tropical climate
gptkbp:colors Black
Black fur with white markings
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Facial expressions
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
Protected areas
Habitat restoration
Not endangered
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of biodiversity
gptkbp:diet Fruits
Insects
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Seed disperser
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Omnivorous
Early morning and late afternoon
gptkbp:geneticDiversity Moderate
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Amazon_Rainforest
Tropical forests
Logging and agriculture
gptkbp:headlights 40 to 45 cm
gptkbp:healthcare Both parents care for young
Carried by mother
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Tamarin
gptkbp:length 25 to 30 cm
gptkbp:localNames Saguinus niger
gptkbp:matingSystem Monogamous
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Brazil
gptkbp:populationTrend Stable
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:publicAccess Conservation campaigns
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Golden_Lion_Tamarin
Common Marmoset
gptkbp:reproduction Gestation period of 140 to 150 days
Usually twins
gptkbp:researchInterest Studied for social behavior
Behavioral ecology studies
gptkbp:scientificName Saguinus niger
gptkbp:sleepingHabits Nests in trees
Tree hollows
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Grooming
Learn from group members
Dominance hierarchy
gptkbp:socialStructure Family groups
gptkbp:territory Marking territory
1 to 2 hectares
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Chirps and whistles
gptkbp:weight 0.5 to 1 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Common in zoos