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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Emperor Tamarin inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Amazon Rainforest.
Typical coloring: Black, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Emperor Tamarin is a group-based species belonging to the Callitrichidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Emperor Tamarin is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Emperor Tamarin’s weight of 300–400 g is significantly lower than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #47 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Emperor Tamarin weigh?
A Emperor Tamarin typically weighs 300–400 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Emperor Tamarin?
The Emperor Tamarin is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Emperor Tamarin live?
The Emperor Tamarin is found in Amazon Rainforest, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Emperor Tamarin reproduce?
The Emperor Tamarin has a gestation period of 140–145 days and typically produces 1-2 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026