Me and My Mom - Scene 7

Bearded Emperor Tamarin and Infant

The emperor tamarin has two subspecies: Saguinus imperator and Saguinus imperator subgrisescens. The predominant difference between the two is that Saguinus imerator subgrisecens has a long white beard, giving it its customary name the "bearded emperor tamarin." They are very small, compared to most other primates. Using their claws, they cling to tree branches, maintaining a consistent verticality in the jungle environment. To navigate their lush environment, which typically is in rainforests, they leap and move quickly through trees, rarely touching the forest floor.