Silvery Marmoset

Mico argentatus

Vertical climbers

Marmosets are the only monkeys to have claws instead of nails – except on their big toes ! That makes them well equipped for climbing vertically up and down tree trunks.

Charakteristics

Origin
South America: Northern Brazil
Habitat
lowland rainforests
Diet
Primarily tree sap, fruits, insects, spiders, larvae, seeds, snails, worms
Status
least concern

Size
52 cm
Weight
Females up to 300 g
Male up to 400 g
Gestation period
approx. 140 to 145 days
Achievable age
approx. 12 years

Threat Categories of IUCN

A sap-tapping tool

Marmosets belong to the family Callitrichidae (New World monkeys), which also includes tamarins. A difference between marmosets and tamarins is that the incisors in a marmoset’s lower jaw are as long as its canine teeth. This allows them to scrape holes in the tree bark in order to get at their favourite food: tasty tree sap!

Did you know?

Silvery marmosets drive away intruders with loud cries and
fierce faces. A stern frown and pursed lips can mean only
one thing: Get lost!

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