LC Omnivore Rainforests
300–400 g
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
32 km/h
Top Speed
Amazon Rainforest
Found In
At just 300–400 g, the Emperor Tamarin is one of the lightest omnivore mammals (#33 of 33). Found in Amazon Rainforest, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Emperor Tamarin | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 12 kg | ↓ 97% |
| Height | 24.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 9% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↓ 29% |
Endemic to Amazon Rainforest
Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Amazon Rainforest
Coloration: Black, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 140–145 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-2
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #47 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Malayan Krait | Up to 2.2 kg | LC |
| 46 | Snowy Owl | 1.6–3.3 kg | LC |
| 47 | Emperor Tamarin | 300–400 g | LC |
| 48 | Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | LC |
| 49 | Flying Fox | Up to 1.1 kg | LC |
| 50 | Blue Jay | 70–120 g | LC |