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Common Marmoset
Distribution : Eastern Brazil.
Social groups : family groups up to 30 individuals (in captivity max 12). Only one breeding pair in a group.
Lifespan : 7 - 20 years
Length :
Head + Body : 7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Tail : 7-16 inches (17-40 cm)
Weight : 10-18 ounces (300-500 grams)
Hands : Except for the big toes, a marmoset has claws not nails unlike most monkeys
Color : Marmosets have a flattened black face, thick white tufts on its ears, and long black and white fur. The tail is white ringed with black. |
