Spix’s Mustached Tamarin

The moustached tamarin (Saguinus mystax) is a New World monkey and a species of tamarin. The moustached tamarin is named for the lack of coloring in the facial hair surrounding their mouth, appearing similar to a moustache. As with most New World monkeys, the moustached tamarin is found only in areas of South America. == Taxonomy == There are 3 subspecies of the moustached tamarin: Spix's moustached tamarin, Saguinus mystax mystax White-rumped moustached tamarin, Saguinus mystax pluto Red-capped tamarin, Saguinus mystax pileatus == Description == Moustached tamarins have a lifespan of about 20 years in captivity, likely lower in the wild. They are small, weighing 500 to 600 grams, and range in length from 30 to 92 centimeters, with adult females larger than males. Moustached tamarin monkeys are characterized by white, curly hair around their mouth, similar to a moustache. Their face is flat with almond-like shaped eyes. Their ears are furry and large, and they have long, silky, body hair. They have a brownish-black body with a white moustache and white nose. They have tegula, which are claw-like nails, on each digit except their big toe. These claws allow them to easily cling to trees while they feed. They…