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Geoffroy’s Tamarin

Saguinus geoffroyi

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Illustration of Geoffroy’s Tamarin (Saguinus geoffroyi)

Geoffroy’s Tamarin is a small primate with a distinctive black and white face and a long, tufted tail. They are known for their social behavior and live in family groups.

Habitat
Tropical rainforests
Diet
Omnivorous, eating fruits, insects, and small vertebrates
How common
Rare

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