Head to head
Pied Tamarin vs Emperor Tamarin
Pied Tamarin
VS Emperor Tamarin
The pied tamarin and emperor tamarin are both small Amazonian tamarins in the genus Saguinus, living in cooperative family groups, but one has a bare dark face and the other a long white moustache.
| Pied Tamarin | Emperor Tamarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Saguinus bicolor | Saguinus imperator |
| Relationship | A close relative of the emperor tamarin, in the same genus | A close relative of the pied tamarin, in the same genus |
| Face | Dark, bare skin on its face and head | A long, flowing white moustache |
| Range | Forest fragments and parks around Manaus in the Brazilian Amazon | Rainforest in the western Amazon basin, including Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia |
| Diet | Fruit, flowers, nectar, tree gum, and insects | Fruit, insects, and nectar |
| Family life | Lives in small family groups in which several members help to carry and raise the young | Lives in extended family groups with cooperative infant care, usually with only one breeding female |
| Threats | Expansion of the city and farming, and a related tamarin spreading into its range | Not currently considered at risk |
| Conservation status | Endangered, with a decreasing population | Least Concern, with a stable population |
Pied Tamarin vs Emperor Tamarin: common questions
Which tamarin has the moustache?
The emperor tamarin, which has a long, flowing white moustache that inspired its name.
Which tamarin lives in a city?
The pied tamarin, which survives in forest fragments, parks, and gardens around the city of Manaus.
Which tamarin is more at risk?
The pied tamarin, which is Endangered, while the emperor tamarin is Least Concern.