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common marmoset
(Callithrix jacchus)

distribution

Atlantic coastal forests of north-eastern Brazil.

biological characteristics

Marmosets have long limbs and tail for climbing, and specially-designed teeth for extracting gum from trees. They have an opposable thumb that aids them, as they are branch runners and springers. They are hand-over-hand climbers, and use their tail for support and balance. Marmosets vocalise in a very high-pitched squeaky call as well as chirps and clicks.

conservation status

Listed as Least Concern (IUCN red data list).

factfile

  • They defend their home ranges by marking them out with a substance from their scent glands on their chests. When threatened, males will turn and show their genitalia.

animal
fact file

European otters eat crustaceans and fish (particularly eels), insects, birds, frogs and baby rabbits.