Pygmy marmoset
Pygmy marmosetDwarf marmoset
Scientific Name: Cebuella pygmaea
Discovered by: Humboldt (1812)
Location: Western Amazon basin
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population: Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Length: 14-16 cm
Coloration: Variable, typically ranging from orange-brown to reddish-brown with darker coloration on the limbs and back.
Locomotion: Quadrupedal
Life History
Lifespan: 10-16 years
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Diurnal, spending most of their time in the rainforest canopy
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Family
Callitrichidae
Genus
Cebuella
Species
pygmaea
Habitat & Distribution
Tropical rainforests of the western Amazon basin
Geographical Range: Western Amazon basin of South America
Habitat Adaptations
- Small size and agility for navigating dense vegetation
- Sharp claws for gripping branches
Key Adaptations
- Small size for navigating dense vegetation
- Claws instead of nails for gripping branches
- Dental adaptations for gumming
- Highly developed sense of hearing and vision for locating insects
Senses
Vision
Range: Good visual acuity
Sensitivity: None
Hearing
Range: Excellent hearing for locating insects
Sensitivity: Highly sensitive
Conservation
Current Threats
- Habitat loss due to deforestation
- The pet trade
Conservation Efforts
- Habitat protection
- Research