Citron vs Emperor Tamarin
Citrus medica compared with Saguinus imperator
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Emperor Tamarin |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Primates (Primates) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Callitrichidae |
| Genus | Citrus | Saguinus |
| Species | Citrus medica | Saguinus imperator |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernEmperor Tamarin
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Emperor Tamarin |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Emperor Tamarin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Emperor Tamarin
No description available.
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