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Midas tamarin

Order : Primates
Family : Callitrichidae
Species : Saguinus midas

 

The Golden-handed tamarin, midas tamarin is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Midas tamarin

Saguinus midas is included in the sample as an outgroup. (Full text)

1. Midas -- ((Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold)
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