Tamarins

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Primate
gptkbp:area 5 to 15 individuals
gptkbp:aroma Scent marking
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 15 years
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:colors Varies by species
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Protected areas
Varies by species
Captive breeding programs
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Featured in media and literature
In some indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet Fruits
Insects
gptkbp:family gptkb:Callitrichidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Forage in trees
gptkbp:fossilRecord Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:gameFeatures Engage in play
gptkbp:geneticDiversity High among species
gptkbp:genus Saguinus
gptkbp:habitat Tropical forests
gptkbp:hasOccupation Body language and facial expressions
gptkbp:headlights Long and often prehensile
gptkbp:healthcare Both parents involved
Carried by adults
gptkbp:hitSingle Social grooming
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tamarins
gptkbp:inheritsFrom Related to marmosets
gptkbp:intelligence High
Problem-solving skills
gptkbp:interactsWith Popular in wildlife tourism
Can be kept as pets (not recommended)
gptkbp:matingSystem Monogamous or polyandrous
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Emperor_Tamarin
gptkb:Golden_Lion_Tamarin
Common Tamarin
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
Snakes
Large mammals
gptkbp:reproduction Twins are common
gptkbp:researchInterest Studied for social behavior
Studied for conservation biology
Studied for communication
gptkbp:size Small to medium-sized
gptkbp:sleepingHabits Sleep in tree hollows
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Exists within groups
gptkbp:socialStructure Family groups
gptkbp:territory Defend territory
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Pet trade
gptkbp:vocalization Use a variety of calls
gptkbp:weight 0.5 to 1 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Educational programs
Breeding programs
Common in zoos