The tamarins are squirrel-sized New World monkeys. They are closely related to the lion tamarins. Tamarins range from southern Central America through central South America, where they are found in the Amazon basin and north Bolivia but not in regions with mountains.

What kind of animal is a tamarin?

tamarin, any marmoset species belonging to the genus Saguinus or Leontopithecus.

How much is a tamarin monkey?

Lemurs, tamarins, and marmosets run in the range of $1,500 to $2,500; rhesus macaques and baboons might cost $3,500; and spider monkeys tend to be around $6,000.